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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $17,167 $28,107 $33,597
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 115    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Premium Package 2,345    
Floor mats 93    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 2,615 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 2,438 1,788 1,788
Destination 825 690 690
Total Price $21,530 $32,815 $38,765
Total Invoice $20,430 $30,585 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,871
Model Year201520082008
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$21,530$32,815$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$30,365$35,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$20,430$30,585$36,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,284-2,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,430$28,301$33,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,838

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520082008
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimSXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
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
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 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 $0
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,625$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,284-2,936

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.7 in
Length171.9 in188.2 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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