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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $26,800
Base Invoice $34,519 $25,040
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 2,650 4,350
Options (change) 2,300 3,885
Destination 820 800
Total Price $39,465 $31,950
Total Invoice $37,639 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,265
Model Year20152013
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
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)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,465$31,950
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,785$31,950
Total Invoice$37,639$29,725
Adjustments for Features-6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,990$29,725

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152013
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,180$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6490

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,423 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested213070%

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