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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $19,395
Base Invoice $26,436 $18,045
Rear spoiler 479 200
Convenience Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   600
Sunroof   800
2.7L V6   1,005
Rear spoiler 310 160
Convenience Package   625
Leather seating surfaces   535
Sunroof   715
2.7L V6   845
Options (change) 479 3,305
Options (change) 310 2,880
Destination 700 640
Total Price $29,479 $23,340
Total Invoice $27,446 $21,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,774
Model Year20092007
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$29,479$23,340
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,364$23,340
Total Invoice$27,446$21,565
Adjustments for Features-1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,339$21,565

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.1 in
Length188.2 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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