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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: $16,585

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010202020202020
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSXSER-LineSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $25,845 $28,645 $31,095
Value Package 600        
195/55HR15 285        
Floor mats 95 95      
Rear spoiler 300   375 375 375
4-speed automatic 900 900      
Value Package 535        
195/55HR15 250        
Floor mats 72 72      
Rear spoiler 250   300 300 300
4-speed automatic 870 840      
Options (change) 2,180 995 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,977 912 300 300 300
Destination 695 695 920 920 920
Total Price $16,670 $16,585 $27,140 $29,940 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,466
Model Year20102010202020202020
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSXSER-LineSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG23/34 MPG23/34 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$16,670$16,585$27,140$29,940$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-375-5,820-4,630-11,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,670$16,210$21,320$25,310$20,645
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$675$4,665$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010202020202020
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSXSER-LineSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote app  $25 $25
Remote start    $150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof  $900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system    $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights $125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,395$1,770$7,215$6,025$13,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$5,820$4,630$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-262-189-442

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102020
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in110.4 in
Length167.3 in193.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,325 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%

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