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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: $32,575

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,850

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $3,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelNiroNiroPassat
TrimEXTouring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $29,950
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $27,513
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 5,485 185 7,050
Options (change) 5,067 150 6,386
Destination 940 940 630
Total Price $32,575 $33,125 $37,630
Total Invoice $30,850 $31,460 $34,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,624
Model Year201820182006
ModelNiroNiroPassat
TrimEXTouring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H280hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$32,575$33,125$37,630
Adjustments for Features-3,110-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,465$29,665$37,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,850$31,460$34,529
Adjustments for Features-2,945-3,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,905$28,174$34,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182006
ModelNiroNiroPassat
TrimEXTouring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,050$7,400$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,945-3,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelNiroPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length171.5 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height60.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested350054%
Total Not Requested295046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested349066%
Total Not Requested179034%

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