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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $18,510
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 200
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 160
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,550
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,150
Destination 770 770 770 675
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $24,120
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,484
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,005-2,005-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$31,335$31,990$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,921-1,921-2,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,819$30,025$30,653$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,930$3,930$4,030$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$2,005$2,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,921-1,921-2,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in186.4 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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