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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: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $16,962 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Designer Plus Package 750        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 120 235 235    
Designer Plus Package 692        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 97 185 185    
Options (change) 1,220 235 235 0 0
Options (change) 1,080 185 185 0 0
Destination 895 820 820 820 820
Total Price $19,870 $27,335 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $18,937 $26,208 $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 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,405
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,870$27,335$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-7,205-9,315-9,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$24,355$24,345$25,775$28,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$18,937$26,208$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,857-6,908-8,942-9,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$23,351$23,342$24,743$27,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$9$0$1,401$3,766

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $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$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$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$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $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$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,205$9,430$11,540$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$7,205$9,315$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,857-6,908-8,942-9,037

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172016
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.3,231 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 EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

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

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