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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $376

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $25,412 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear spoiler 479    
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear spoiler 310    
Options (change) 2,469 0 0
Options (change) 2,068 0 0
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $30,414 $30,790 $36,890
Total Invoice $28,230 $28,715 $34,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,414$30,790$36,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,310-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,414$28,480$29,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$28,230$28,715$34,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,154-6,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,230$26,561$27,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$977

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020162016
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimKomfortSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$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$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,680$5,990$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,154-6,747

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102016
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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