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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $26,436 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Navigation system 1,990 1,400 1,400  
Rear spoiler 479      
Body kit 1,650      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,758 1,250 1,250  
Rear spoiler 310      
Body kit 1,390      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 4,119 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 3,458 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 700 800 800 800
Total Price $33,119 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $30,594 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,273
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,119$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,645-3,270-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,119$26,155$28,680$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$2,970
Total Invoice$30,594$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,459-3,042-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,594$24,321$26,683$26,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,362$2,674

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPassatOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Media drive, small   $5
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
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$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
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$3,530$6,175$6,800$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645$3,270$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,459-3,042-3,360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.0 in
Length188.2 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested2057%
Total Not Requested292593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested2057%
Total Not Requested282593%

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