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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: $7,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $20,995
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $19,620
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Premium Package       2,200
Navigation system       1,200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Premium Package       1,960
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,400
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,035
Destination 820 820 820 695
Total Price $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $25,090
Total Invoice $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $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: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,544
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,190$25,090
Adjustments for Features-2,830-2,830-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,155$32,290$34,260$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,639$23,350
Adjustments for Features-2,712-2,712-2,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,894$30,942$32,831$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520152010
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,455$4,455$4,555$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$2,830$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,712-2,712-2,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152010
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 Weight3,173 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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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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