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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelRioPassat
TrimSX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $29,950
Base Invoice $19,667 $27,513
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Sport Package   300
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Sport Package   274
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 470 4,850
Options (change) 388 4,376
Destination 850 630
Total Price $22,075 $35,430
Total Invoice $20,905 $32,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,049
Model Year20162006
ModelRioPassat
TrimSX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$22,075$35,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$33,725
Total Invoice$20,905$32,519
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$30,954

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelRioPassat
TrimSX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,565

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.7 in
Length172.0 in188.2 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,730 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
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested187549%
Total Not Requested195551%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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