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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: $29,479

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,446

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,436 $28,380
Rear spoiler 479  
Rear spoiler 310  
Options (change) 479 0
Options (change) 310 0
Destination 700 895
Total Price $29,479 $31,395
Total Invoice $27,446 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,020
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,479$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,479$26,195
Total Invoice$27,446$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,446$24,426

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,849

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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