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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
Trim3.6 VR6SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $27,997 $25,763 $32,963
Sport Package 4,030    
iPod integration 0    
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Body kit 1,650    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear spoiler 479    
Technology Package   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Sport Package 3,681    
iPod integration 0    
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Body kit 1,390    
Navigation system 1,589    
Rear spoiler 310    
Technology Package   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 8,909 5,650 50
Options (change) 7,809 5,230 42
Destination 640 800 800
Total Price $39,729 $33,950 $36,150
Total Invoice $36,446 $31,793 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,301
Model Year200720142014
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
Trim3.6 VR6SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,729$33,950$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,729$32,190$33,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$36,446$31,793$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,648-2,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,446$30,145$31,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,453

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720142014
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
Trim3.6 VR6SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,000$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,648-2,207

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072014
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.0 in
Length188.2 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
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 control125Yes
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 seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested324068%
Total Not Requested154032%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested267582%

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