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Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,295

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014201420142014201420142014
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $29,665 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $14,955 $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $28,448 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400              
CD changer, in-dash 300              
Sunroof 700 800 820 900        
Remote start 250              
Floor mats   125 125 125 125      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360              
CD changer, in-dash 250              
Sunroof 625 767 785 862        
Remote start 215              
Floor mats   99 99 99 99      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,650 1,300 1,320 1,400 500 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,450 1,166 1,184 1,261 399 300 300 300
Destination 650 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,295 $26,065 $26,915 $28,895 $30,985 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $17,055 $24,949 $25,764 $27,663 $29,667 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,932
Model Year20082014201420142014201420142014
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M6S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,295$26,065$26,915$28,895$30,985$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,095-3,095-3,245-4,545-7,585-7,585-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,295$22,970$23,820$25,650$26,440$24,905$27,005$27,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$2,680$3,470$1,935$4,035$4,805
Total Invoice$17,055$24,949$25,764$27,663$29,667$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,962-2,963-3,107-4,352-7,268-7,268-7,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,055$21,987$22,801$24,556$25,315$23,863$25,878$26,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$814$2,569$3,328$1,876$3,891$4,629

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014201420142014201420142014
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0     
6-speed manual   $150    
6-speed automated manual    $1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0       
Bodyside moldings$75   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player     $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15
Navigation system     $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25       
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125   $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75       
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0       
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  $100
Total Value of Features$995$4,090$4,090$4,240$5,540$8,580$8,580$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095$3,095$3,245$4,545$7,585$7,585$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,962-2,963-3,107-4,352-7,268-7,268-7,364

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
ModelSpectraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in110.4 in
Length177.2 in191.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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