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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: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $17,167 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 115 235    
Premium Package 2,345      
Floor mats 93 185    
Options (change) 2,615 235 0 0
Options (change) 2,438 185 0 0
Destination 825 820 820 820
Total Price $21,530 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $20,430 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,333
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
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$21,530$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,680-6,790-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$26,870$28,300$30,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$20,430$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,487-6,518-6,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,430$25,763$27,167$29,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404$3,768

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$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$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$6,255$8,365$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,680$6,790$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,487-6,518-6,614

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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