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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020162016201620162016
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSX1.8T R-Line1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $23,975 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $22,993 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Value Package 600            
195/55HR15 285            
Floor mats 95 95 235 235 235    
Rear spoiler 300   375 375 375 375 375
Value Package 535            
195/55HR15 250            
Floor mats 72 72 185 185 185    
Rear spoiler 250   300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,280 95 610 610 610 375 375
Options (change) 1,107 72 485 485 485 300 300
Destination 695 695 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $25,405 $27,710 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $24,298 $26,508 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,352
Model Year2010201020162016201620162016
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSX1.8T R-Line1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16235/40-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$15,770$15,685$25,405$27,710$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-375-3,030-6,010-10,235-12,345-12,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$22,375$21,700$21,690$23,120$25,585
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$685$10$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$24,298$26,508$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,898-5,749-9,794-11,830-11,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$21,400$20,759$20,756$22,155$24,519
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$644$3$0$1,399$3,763

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201020162016201620162016
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSX1.8T R-Line1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr 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 automated manual      $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote start     $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0$0
Navigation system    $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25   
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Fog lights $125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75 $75$75$75
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 leather seating surfaces   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100
Total Value of Features$820$1,195$3,850$6,830$11,055$13,165$13,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$3,030$6,010$10,235$12,345$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,898-5,749-9,794-11,830-11,926

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102016
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.4 in
Length167.3 in191.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line

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 1.8T SEL

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

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