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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $17,627 $28,107 $33,597
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
iPod integration   199 199
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
iPod integration   176 176
Options (change) 980 199 199
Options (change) 855 176 176
Destination 895 690 690
Total Price $20,275 $30,989 $36,939
Total Invoice $19,377 $28,973 $34,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,263
Model Year201820082008
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$20,275$30,989$36,939
Adjustments for Features0-4,635-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$26,354$31,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$19,377$28,973$34,463
Adjustments for Features0-4,333-4,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$24,640$29,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,841

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820082008
ModelRioPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,015$6,650$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,333-4,982

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
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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