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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,150 Kia Optima Hybrid | |||||
| Difference: $5,969 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,420 Kia Optima Hybrid | |||||
| Difference: $5,174 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Komfort | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,300 | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 |
| Base Invoice | $26,436 | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 |
| Navigation system | 1,990 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Body kit | 1,650 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 479 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Convenience Package | 700 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | |
| Body kit | 1,390 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 310 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | ||
| Convenience Package | 650 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,119 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 700 |
| Options (change) | 3,458 | 3,885 | 3,885 | 3,885 | 650 |
| Destination | 700 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $33,119 | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 | $27,150 |
| Total Invoice | $30,594 | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 | $25,420 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,514 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,798 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Komfort | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 205/65-16 |
| Total Price | $33,119 | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 | $27,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,500 | -4,195 | -4,195 | -4,820 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,619 | $24,105 | $26,005 | $26,780 | $27,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,675 | $3,045 |
| Total Invoice | $30,594 | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 | $25,420 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,386 | -3,900 | -3,902 | -4,484 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,208 | $22,410 | $24,188 | $24,911 | $25,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,778 | $2,501 | $3,010 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Komfort | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Media drive, small | $5 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $4,405 | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,725 | $2,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,500 | $4,195 | $4,195 | $4,820 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,386 | -3,900 | -3,902 | -4,484 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,345 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 205 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2900 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 205 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2900 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 205 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2800 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 355 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 46% |
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