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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: $12,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $17,627 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Options (change) 980 100 100 100
Options (change) 855 80 80 80
Destination 895 820 820 820
Total Price $20,275 $32,710 $34,845 $36,915
Total Invoice $19,377 $31,386 $33,434 $35,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,983
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelRioPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I4150hp 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$20,275$32,710$34,845$36,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,280-6,280-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$26,430$28,565$30,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$19,377$31,386$33,434$35,419
Adjustments for Features0-6,026-6,026-6,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$25,360$27,408$29,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201520152015
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   
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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 changer, in-dash $325$325$325
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$1,450$7,730$7,730$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,280$6,280$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,026-6,026-6,121

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,173 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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