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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $20,995
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $19,620
Package #2 4,400    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,200
iPod integration 0 0  
Luxury Package   3,250  
Premium Package     2,200
Package #2 4,019    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,075
iPod integration 0 0  
Luxury Package   2,970  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 6,200 5,050 3,400
Options (change) 5,608 4,559 3,035
Destination 640 640 695
Total Price $31,020 $35,870 $25,090
Total Invoice $28,709 $33,196 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year200720072010
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6175hp 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)215/55-16235/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,020$35,870$25,090
Adjustments for Features-340-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,680$34,290$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,610$0
Total Invoice$28,709$33,196$23,350
Adjustments for Features-315-1,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,394$31,734$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072010
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
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
iPod integration$100$100 
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$1,765$3,005$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-315-1,4620

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072010
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.1 in
Length188.2 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested362575%
Total Not Requested121525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested118031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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