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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $19,100
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $17,605
Floor mats 235     85
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 220
Leather Package       1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Floor mats 185     65
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 169
Leather Package       890
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 610 375 375 2,100
Options (change) 485 300 300 1,834
Destination 820 820 820 590
Total Price $31,925 $35,465 $38,030 $21,790
Total Invoice $30,550 $33,985 $36,445 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$31,925$35,465$38,030$21,790
Adjustments for Features-6,605-8,715-8,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$26,750$29,215$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,550$33,985$36,445$20,029
Adjustments for Features-6,321-8,351-8,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,229$25,634$27,997$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$3,768$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatOptima
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,980$10,090$10,190$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,605$8,715$8,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,321-8,351-8,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelPassatOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in185.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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