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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $28,300
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $26,436
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Navigation system     1,990
Rear spoiler     479
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Navigation system     1,758
Rear spoiler     310
Options (change) 5,985 0 2,469
Options (change) 5,507 0 2,068
Destination 895 895 700
Total Price $33,735 $36,985 $31,469
Total Invoice $31,425 $34,376 $29,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,331
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$33,735$36,985$31,469
Adjustments for Features-5,960-8,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$28,250$31,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$31,425$34,376$29,204
Adjustments for Features-5,552-8,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,873$26,257$29,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,440$12,215$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$8,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,552-8,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172009
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
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested310095%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested200077%

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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