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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: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,495 $24,375 $23,995 $26,280 $27,095 $26,915 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $12,800 $23,377 $23,011 $25,203 $25,985 $25,810 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Power Package 600                
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400                
Floor mats 70 235 235 235 235 235      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375   375 375 375
Power Package 535                
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357                
Floor mats 54 185 185 185 185 185      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300   300 300 300
Options (change) 1,070 610 610 610 610 235 375 375 375
Options (change) 946 485 485 485 485 185 300 300 300
Destination 625 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $15,190 $25,805 $25,425 $27,710 $28,525 $27,970 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $14,371 $24,682 $24,316 $26,508 $27,290 $26,815 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,216
Model Year200720152015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6M6M5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$15,190$25,805$25,425$27,710$28,525$27,970$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-4,945-4,885-3,935-3,960-9,285-9,285-9,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,190$21,735$20,480$22,825$24,590$24,010$23,700$25,835$27,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0$2,345$4,110$3,530$3,220$5,355$7,325
Total Invoice$14,371$24,682$24,316$26,508$27,290$26,815$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features0-3,893-4,729-4,673-3,765-3,796-8,897-8,897-8,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,371$20,789$19,587$21,835$23,525$23,019$22,709$24,757$26,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,202$0$2,248$3,938$3,432$3,122$5,170$7,058

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720152015201520152015201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  $1100  
6-speed manual    $150    
6-speed automated manual       $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start      $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener      $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75        
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof      $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125       
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive      $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system      $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information      $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25        
Cornering lights  $50  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125 $125  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10        
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$795$4,865$5,740$5,680$4,730$4,755$10,080$10,080$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070$4,945$4,885$3,935$3,960$9,285$9,285$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,893-4,729-4,673-3,765-3,796-8,897-8,897-8,994

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072015
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.4 in
Length166.9 in191.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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