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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: $18,815

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142019
ModelRioRioPassat
TrimEXSXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,800 $17,900 $29,995
Convenience Package 1,200    
Floor mats 115 115  
Convenience Package 1,116    
Floor mats 93 93  
Options (change) 1,315 115 0
Options (change) 1,209 93 0
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $18,915 $18,815 $30,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,983
Model Year201420142019
ModelRioRioPassat
TrimEXSXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$18,915$18,815$30,890
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,915$18,615$27,865
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142019
ModelRioRioPassat
TrimEXSXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,600$1,800$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-88

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142019
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 Weight2,476 lb.3,274 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested30526%

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