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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $16,870 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Package 2,350      
Floor mats 95      
Premium Package 2,135      
Floor mats 72      
Options (change) 2,445 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,207 0 0 0
Destination 800 820 820 820
Total Price $20,945 $32,610 $34,745 $36,815
Total Invoice $19,877 $31,306 $33,354 $35,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,160
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,945$32,610$34,745$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,405-3,405-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,945$29,205$31,340$33,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$19,877$31,306$33,354$35,339
Adjustments for Features0-3,269-3,269-3,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,877$28,037$30,085$31,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$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$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$5,155$5,155$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405$3,405$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,269-3,269-3,364

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132015
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.3,173 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 audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested287597%
Total Not Requested1003%

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