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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,230 $25,023 $33,481
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo net 100 50 50
SX Base Package   3,085  
Technology Package   4,800  
Remote start   425 425
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo net 80 42 42
SX Base Package   2,842  
Technology Package   4,380  
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 475 8,360 475
Options (change) 380 7,617 395
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $35,975 $36,110 $37,460
Total Invoice $34,460 $33,535 $34,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,552
Model Year201820172017
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,975$36,110$37,460
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$35,435$35,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$34,460$33,535$34,771
Adjustments for Features0-627-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,460$32,908$33,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820172017
ModelPassatOptimaOptima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,340$6,015$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-627-1,439

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,571 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested227588%
Total Not Requested32512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested195038%
Total Not Requested320062%

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