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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $20,995
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $19,620
Premium Package       2,200
Navigation system       1,200
Premium Package       1,960
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,400
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,035
Destination 770 770 770 695
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $25,090
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,813
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6175hp 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$30,665$32,965$33,720$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,330-1,330-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$31,635$32,290$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,277-1,277-1,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,163$30,369$30,997$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122010
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,855$2,855$2,955$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$1,330$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,277-1,277-1,3730

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in189.0 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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