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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: $31,235

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $29,995
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear spoiler     375
LED headlights     1,195
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     300
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 3,485 400 1,995
Options (change) 3,175 333 1,678
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $31,235 $37,385 $32,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,806
Model Year201720172019
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,235$37,385$32,885
Adjustments for Features-1,840-7,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$29,870$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172019
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSXSX LimitedSE R-Line
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 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
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$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
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$5,390$11,065$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$7,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,714-6,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,220 lb.3,275 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

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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