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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $24,700
Base Invoice $31,600 $23,080
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,150
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 0 4,150
Options (change) 0 3,705
Destination 770 750
Total Price $33,720 $29,600
Total Invoice $32,370 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,156
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,720$29,600
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$29,255
Total Invoice$32,370$27,535
Adjustments for Features0-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$27,214

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.0 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

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