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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $19,395
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $18,045
Package #2 4,400    
Rear spoiler 479 479 200
Luxury Package   3,250  
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Sunroof     800
Package #2 4,019    
Rear spoiler 310 310 160
Luxury Package   2,970  
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 4,879 3,729 2,300
Options (change) 4,329 3,280 2,035
Destination 640 640 640
Total Price $29,699 $34,549 $22,335
Total Invoice $27,430 $31,917 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,357
Model Year200720072007
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$29,699$34,549$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,465-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,234$31,844$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,610$0
Total Invoice$27,430$31,917$20,720
Adjustments for Features-1,353-2,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,077$29,418$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,341$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072007
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,130$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,353-2,4990

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072007
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.1 in
Length188.2 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested342574%
Total Not Requested121526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested118031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

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