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Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,625

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,886

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $3,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelNiroPassatPassat
TrimTouring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $28,098 $32,865 $35,325
Advanced Technology Package 1,900    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Floor mats 130    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Advanced Technology Package 1,747    
Cargo net 42 80 80
Floor mats 104    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 2,080 475 475
Options (change) 1,893 380 380
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $32,625 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $30,886 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,734
Model Year201720162016
ModelNiroPassatPassat
TrimTouring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,625$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-465-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,625$35,100$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,465
Total Invoice$30,886$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-445-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,886$33,620$35,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720162016
ModelNiroPassatPassat
TrimTouring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,915$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-445-541

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172016
ModelNiroPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length171.5 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested155081%
Total Not Requested37519%

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