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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $16,962 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Designer Plus Package 750      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120      
Designer Plus Package 692      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97      
Options (change) 1,220 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,080 0 0 0
Destination 895 770 770 770
Total Price $19,870 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $18,937 $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 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,010
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L 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)185/65-15215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,870$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,680-4,680-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$25,985$28,285$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$18,937$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,493-4,493-4,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$24,947$27,153$27,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L 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 
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,875$6,555$6,555$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,680$4,680$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,493-4,493-4,589

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

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