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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: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $10,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelRioPassat
TrimSKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $28,300
Base Invoice $15,625 $26,436
Floor mats 130  
Floor mats 104  
Options (change) 130 0
Options (change) 104 0
Destination 850 700
Total Price $17,080 $29,000
Total Invoice $16,579 $27,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,184
Model Year20182009
ModelRioPassat
TrimSKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/45-17
Total Price$17,080$29,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,080$25,395
Total Invoice$16,579$27,136
Adjustments for Features0-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,579$23,763

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182009
ModelRioPassat
TrimSKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,635$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,373

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182009
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 Weight2,714 lb.3,344 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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