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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,870

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,397

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,230 $28,380
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 50
Technology Package   3,000
Remote start   425
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 42
Technology Package   2,727
Remote start   353
Options (change) 475 3,475
Options (change) 380 3,122
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,975 $34,870
Total Invoice $34,460 $32,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,318
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,975$34,870
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$34,595
Total Invoice$34,460$32,397
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,460$32,142

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$5,315$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-255

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%

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