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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $36,050
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $33,597
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
iPod integration     0
Rear spoiler     479
Adaptive cruise control     975
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
iPod integration     0
Rear spoiler     310
Adaptive cruise control     861
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 5,200 400 3,254
Options (change) 4,713 333 2,760
Destination 850 850 690
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $39,994
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $37,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,056
Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,990$37,290$39,994
Adjustments for Features-3,700-4,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$33,290$39,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$37,047
Adjustments for Features-3,437-3,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,991$30,905$37,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162008
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,015$8,315$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$4,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,437-3,7130

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70014%
Total Not Requested430086%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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