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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: $18,770

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,954

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $23,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $16,962 $21,985 $27,513
Floor mats 120    
Floor mats 97    
Options (change) 120 0 0
Options (change) 97 0 0
Destination 895 630 630
Total Price $18,770 $24,530 $30,580
Total Invoice $17,954 $22,615 $28,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,522
Model Year201720062006
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$18,770$24,530$30,580
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,870$24,530$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$17,954$22,615$28,143
Adjustments for Features-8610-2,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,093$22,615$26,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,457

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720062006
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,000$1,100$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-2,071

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172006
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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