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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $16,675 $29,724 $32,601
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Options (change) 2,295 0 0
Options (change) 2,072 0 0
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $20,545 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $19,497 $30,544 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,600
Model Year201220172017
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,545$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,715-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$25,100$28,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$19,497$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-6,447-6,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$24,097$26,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,782

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220172017
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$8,115$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,715$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,447-6,542

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length171.9 in191.6 in
Width67.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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