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Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $10,564

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXTurboKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $23,990 $27,900 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $12,045 $22,359 $26,064 $28,107 $33,597
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 70        
Rear spoiler 250 479 479 479 479
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 54        
Rear spoiler 220 310 310 310 310
Options (change) 1,320 479 479 479 479
Options (change) 1,166 310 310 310 310
Destination 580 690 690 690 690
Total Price $14,595 $25,159 $29,069 $31,269 $37,219
Total Invoice $13,791 $23,359 $27,064 $29,107 $34,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,801
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXTurboKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14215/55-16235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$14,595$25,159$29,069$31,269$37,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-5,355-8,280-8,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$22,179$23,714$22,989$28,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,535$810$6,055
Total Invoice$13,791$23,359$27,064$29,107$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-2,767-4,986-7,708-8,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$20,592$22,078$21,399$26,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,486$807$5,653

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXTurboKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Sunshade, rear $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$495$3,475$5,850$8,775$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$5,355$8,280$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,767-4,986-7,708-8,352

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.7 in
Length166.9 in188.2 in
Width66.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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