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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimVR6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $33,597 $27,865 $33,435
iPod integration 0    
Rear spoiler 479    
Navigation system 1,800    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
iPod integration 0    
Rear spoiler 310    
Navigation system 1,589    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 3,254 5,200 400
Options (change) 2,760 4,713 333
Destination 690 850 850
Total Price $39,994 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $37,047 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,056
Model Year200820162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimVR6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,994$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,994$32,290$33,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$37,047$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-3,437-3,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,047$29,991$30,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$914

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimVR6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,315$8,015$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,437-3,713

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70014%
Total Not Requested430086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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