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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $17,605
Package #2 4,400    
Rear spoiler 479 479 220
Luxury Package   3,250  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Package #2 4,019    
Rear spoiler 310 310 169
Luxury Package   2,970  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 4,879 3,729 2,475
Options (change) 4,329 3,280 2,122
Destination 640 640 590
Total Price $29,699 $34,549 $22,165
Total Invoice $27,430 $31,917 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,767
Model Year200720072006
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$29,699$34,549$22,165
Adjustments for Features-2,540-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,159$30,769$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,610$0
Total Invoice$27,430$31,917$20,317
Adjustments for Features-2,346-3,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,084$28,425$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,341$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072006
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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$4,090$5,330$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,346-3,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072006
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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 seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested310067%
Total Not Requested154033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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 wheel125No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested163043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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