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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,436 $18,510
Rear spoiler 479 200
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
2.7L V6   1,005
Rear spoiler 310 160
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 479 4,555
Options (change) 310 3,990
Destination 700 675
Total Price $29,479 $25,125
Total Invoice $27,446 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,041
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,479$25,125
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,479$24,290
Total Invoice$27,446$23,175
Adjustments for Features0-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,446$22,405

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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$2,265$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-770

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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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