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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $17,627 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Cargo mat 95 125 125 125
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Cargo mat 78 99 99 99
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 1,075 220 220 220
Options (change) 933 168 168 168
Destination 895 820 820 820
Total Price $20,370 $32,335 $34,435 $35,305
Total Invoice $19,455 $30,999 $33,014 $33,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,811
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,370$32,335$34,435$35,305
Adjustments for Features0-5,980-5,980-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$26,355$28,455$29,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$19,455$30,999$33,014$33,848
Adjustments for Features0-5,733-5,733-5,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,455$25,266$27,281$28,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
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   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
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
Interior trim, special color$0   
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,375$7,355$7,355$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,980$5,980$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,733-5,733-5,829

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182014
ModelRioPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.4 in
Length172.6 in191.6 in
Width67.9 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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