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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: $27,375

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,016

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $5,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelNiroNiroPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXTouring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 50 50 100 100 100
Floor mats 135 135      
Door sill trim plates 100        
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Cargo net 42 42 80 80 80
Floor mats 108 108      
Door sill trim plates 83        
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 285 185 850 850 850
Options (change) 233 150 680 680 680
Destination 940 940 820 820 820
Total Price $27,375 $33,125 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $26,016 $31,460 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,421
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelNiroNiroPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXTouring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,375$33,125$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-6,350-3,280-3,280-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$26,775$30,180$32,315$34,285
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$26,016$31,460$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features0-6,031-3,136-3,136-3,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,016$25,429$28,850$30,898$32,787
Cost Above Minimum$587$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelNiroNiroPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXTouring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information $25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Wireless charging station $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Approach detection$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$10,600$7,530$7,530$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350$3,280$3,280$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,031-3,136-3,136-3,232

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,173 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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