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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $20,690
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $19,255
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 0 0 3,470
Options (change) 0 0 3,100
Destination 850 850 675
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $24,835
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year201820182009
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,500$35,500$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,315-6,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,185$29,035$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$23,030
Adjustments for Features-6,063-6,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,140$27,874$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,734$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182009
ModelPassatPassatOptima
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,090$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,315$6,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,063-6,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,275 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?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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