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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSX2.5L Wolfsburg Edition2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $23,495 $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $28,925 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $22,532 $22,963 $25,150 $28,037 $27,738 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Value Package 750                  
195/55VR15 300                  
Floor mats 95 95 125 125 125 125        
Rear spoiler 300   375 375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Value Package 665                  
195/55VR15 260                  
Floor mats 72 72 99 99 99 99        
Rear spoiler 250   300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,445 95 500 500 500 500 375 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,247 72 399 399 399 399 300 300 300 300
Destination 695 695 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $24,790 $25,240 $27,520 $30,530 $30,095 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $23,726 $24,157 $26,344 $29,231 $28,833 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,139
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSX2.5L Wolfsburg Edition2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$24,790$25,240$27,520$30,530$30,095$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,155-1,920-2,070-4,270-5,085-7,160-7,160-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$22,635$23,320$25,450$26,260$25,010$24,435$26,925$27,435
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$685$2,815$3,625$2,375$1,800$4,290$4,800
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$23,726$24,157$26,344$29,231$28,833$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,063-1,838-1,982-4,088-4,872-6,860-6,860-6,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$21,663$22,319$24,362$25,143$23,961$23,413$25,799$26,289
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$656$2,699$3,480$2,298$1,750$4,136$4,626

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioRioPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimLXSX2.5L Wolfsburg Edition2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0      
6-speed manual    $150     
6-speed automated manual     $1100  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key       $250$250$250
Remote start       $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener      $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0        
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera      $200$200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100$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$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25        
Sunroof     $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325    
CD player$125$125$125   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration      $100$100$100$100
Media drive      $15$15$15$15
Navigation system      $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information      $25$25$25$25
USB port$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$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25        
Cornering lights     $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights $125   $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $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
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Memory system, driver seat       $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75        
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, 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 leather seating surfaces       $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100   $100
Total Value of Features$1,345$1,720$3,500$3,265$3,415$5,615$6,430$8,505$8,505$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,155$1,920$2,070$4,270$5,085$7,160$7,160$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,063-1,838-1,982-4,088-4,872-6,860-6,860-6,957

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
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.3,167 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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