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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $376

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,195
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $25,412
Navigation system     1,990
Rear spoiler     479
Navigation system     1,758
Rear spoiler     310
Options (change) 0 0 2,469
Options (change) 0 0 2,068
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $30,414
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $28,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,790$36,890$30,414
Adjustments for Features-2,310-7,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$29,630$30,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$28,230
Adjustments for Features-2,154-6,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,561$27,538$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$977$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,990$10,940$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$7,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,154-6,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162010
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.3,344 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
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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