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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: $34,560

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,111

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $33,525
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $32,151
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50 95
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo mat     125
Rear spoiler     375
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42 69
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo mat     99
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 6,810 825 595
Options (change) 6,193 686 468
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $34,560 $37,810 $34,915
Total Invoice $32,111 $35,062 $33,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,527
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,560$37,810$34,915
Adjustments for Features-3,470-6,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,090$31,565$34,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$32,111$35,062$33,414
Adjustments for Features-3,224-5,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,887$29,271$33,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172013
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 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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
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 
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$250 
USB port$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 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in 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 
Total Value of Features$6,925$9,700$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$6,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,224-5,7910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172013
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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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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested265082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested152559%

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