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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: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $17,627 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 130 235 235    
Cargo mat 95        
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Cargo net   100 100 100 100
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 104 185 185    
Cargo mat 78        
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Cargo net   80 80 80 80
Options (change) 1,075 335 335 100 100
Options (change) 933 265 265 80 80
Destination 895 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,370 $27,435 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $19,455 $26,288 $30,330 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,721
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,370$27,435$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-7,465-9,575-9,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$24,195$24,185$25,615$28,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$19,455$26,288$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-7,154-9,187-9,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,455$23,183$23,176$24,578$26,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$7$0$1,402$3,766

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelRioPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,365$4,605$8,830$10,940$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$7,465$9,575$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,105-7,154-9,187-9,283

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
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.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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