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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: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,667 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97      
Options (change) 470 0 0 0
Options (change) 388 0 0 0
Destination 850 770 770 770
Total Price $22,075 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $20,905 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,778
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5140hp 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)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,075$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-1,830-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$28,835$31,135$31,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$20,905$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,757-1,757-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$27,683$29,889$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.5L 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 start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$3,505$3,505$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$1,830$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,757-1,757-1,853

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length172.0 in191.6 in
Width67.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,167 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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