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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: $31,082

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $1,893

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $2,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,500 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $32,744 $30,353 $33,230
Cargo net 50 100 100
Floor mats 135    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Cargo net 42 80 80
Floor mats 108    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 185 475 475
Options (change) 150 380 380
Destination 940 850 850
Gas Tax -4,543 0 0
Total Price $31,082 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $29,291 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,086
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 PiH174hp 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)205/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,082$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-215-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,082$32,760$35,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,291$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-206-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,291$31,377$34,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX Premium2.0T 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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
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  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,065$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-206-350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,275 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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