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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: $19,425

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,594

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,626

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200720072007
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6Wolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $24,180 $30,180 $26,990
Base Invoice $17,627 $22,461 $27,997 $25,151
Floor mats 130      
iPod integration   199 199  
Floor mats 104      
iPod integration   176 176  
Options (change) 130 199 199 0
Options (change) 104 176 176 0
Destination 895 640 640 640
Total Price $19,425 $25,019 $31,019 $27,630
Total Invoice $18,626 $23,277 $28,813 $25,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,085
Model Year2018200720072007
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6Wolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4200hp I4280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 880, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-16235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,425$25,019$31,019$27,630
Adjustments for Features-8150-2,250-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,610$25,019$28,769$24,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$454$4,204$0
Total Invoice$18,626$23,277$28,813$25,791
Adjustments for Features-7810-2,090-2,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,845$23,277$26,723$22,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$347$3,793$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018200720072007
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6Wolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
iPod integration $100$100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,040$1,225$3,475$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$2,250$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-7810-2,090-2,861

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182007
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in106.7 in
Length172.6 in188.2 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.2 ft3

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