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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: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $30,500
Base Invoice $34,519 $28,380
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 475 825
Options (change) 380 686
Destination 820 895
Total Price $37,290 $32,220
Total Invoice $35,719 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,906
Model Year20152018
ModelPassatOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,290$32,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,290$30,985
Total Invoice$35,719$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,719$28,813

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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