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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $14,955 $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700        
Remote start 250        
Rear spoiler   375   375 375
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625        
Remote start 215        
Rear spoiler   300   300 300
Options (change) 1,350 375 0 375 375
Options (change) 1,200 300 0 300 300
Destination 650 850 850 850 850
Total Price $17,995 $27,520 $29,995 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $16,805 $26,367 $28,802 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,563
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6S6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$17,995$27,520$29,995$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-6,820-11,620-11,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,995$21,825$23,175$21,255$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,920$0$2,850
Total Invoice$16,805$26,367$28,802$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,456-6,549-11,135-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,805$20,911$22,253$20,368$23,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$543$1,885$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimSX2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $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
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25 $25$25
Remote start$150  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$895$6,590$7,715$12,515$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$6,820$11,620$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,456-6,549-11,135-11,280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
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.3,275 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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