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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: $22,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,447

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,412 $17,605
Rear spoiler 479 220
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
Rear spoiler 310 169
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 479 2,775
Options (change) 310 2,252
Destination 750 590
Total Price $28,424 $22,465
Total Invoice $26,472 $20,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,683
Model Year20102006
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,424$22,465
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,909$22,465
Total Invoice$26,472$20,447
Adjustments for Features-2,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,130$20,447

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102006
ModelPassatOptima
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102006
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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