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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $34,265
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $32,860
Cargo net 50 50 95
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo mat     125
Rear spoiler     375
Cargo net 42 42 69
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo mat     99
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 400 400 595
Options (change) 333 333 468
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $35,680
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $34,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,258
Model Year201620162014
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,190$37,290$35,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$34,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$34,148
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$30,023$33,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162014
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
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 trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
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 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
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$4,175$9,125$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-842

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162014
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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