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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatOptima
TrimVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $26,500
Base Invoice $33,597 $24,760
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,400
Heated front seats 225  
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479  
Premium Package   2,950
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,250
Heated front seats 199  
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 4,154 4,350
Options (change) 3,488 3,885
Destination 690 750
Total Price $40,894 $31,600
Total Invoice $37,775 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,352
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatOptima
TrimVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,894$31,600
Adjustments for Features-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,864$31,600
Total Invoice$37,775$29,395
Adjustments for Features-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,747$29,395

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatOptima
TrimVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,780$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.0 in
Length188.2 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested240580%

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