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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: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $35,995
Base Invoice $28,380 $34,519
Remote start 425  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 100
Rear spoiler   375
Remote start 353  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 825 475
Options (change) 686 380
Destination 895 820
Total Price $32,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $29,961 $35,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,906
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,985$37,290
Total Invoice$29,961$35,719
Adjustments for Features-1,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$35,719

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,990$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,423 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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