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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: $32,560

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $65

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172019
ModelNiroPassat
TrimTouringSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $29,995
Advanced Technology Package 1,900  
Cargo net 50 100
Floor mats 130  
Rear spoiler   375
LED headlights   1,195
Advanced Technology Package 1,747  
Cargo net 42 80
Floor mats 104  
Rear spoiler   300
LED headlights   1,028
Options (change) 2,080 1,670
Options (change) 1,893 1,408
Destination 895 895
Total Price $32,625 $32,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,423
Model Year20172019
ModelNiroPassat
TrimTouringSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/46 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,625$32,560
Adjustments for Features-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,175$32,560

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172019
ModelNiroPassat
TrimTouringSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,425$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,106 lb.3,274 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 system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested57530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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