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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $26,436 $19,255 $19,665
Navigation system 1,990 1,200 1,200
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Navigation system 1,758 1,075 1,075
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 1,990 3,470 3,300
Options (change) 1,758 3,100 2,950
Destination 700 675 675
Total Price $30,990 $24,835 $25,115
Total Invoice $28,894 $23,030 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,671
Model Year200920092009
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,990$24,835$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-870-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$23,965$24,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$28,894$23,030$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-807-529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,894$22,223$22,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$538

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092009
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,105$2,975$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-807-529

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,344 lb.3,197 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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested72569%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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