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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: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $12,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $27,900 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $15,380 $26,064 $28,107 $33,597
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 750      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Rear spoiler   479 479 479
Body kit   1,650 1,650 1,650
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 675      
CD changer, in-dash 270      
Rear spoiler   310 310 310
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390
Options (change) 1,450 2,129 2,129 2,129
Options (change) 1,305 1,700 1,700 1,700
Destination 650 690 690 690
Total Price $18,550 $30,719 $32,919 $38,869
Total Invoice $17,335 $28,454 $30,497 $35,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,251
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$18,550$30,719$32,919$38,869
Adjustments for Features0-3,455-6,380-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$27,264$26,539$31,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$5,245
Total Invoice$17,335$28,454$30,497$35,987
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-5,911-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$25,254$24,586$29,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0$4,841

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSXKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $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
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$695$4,150$7,075$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455$6,380$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,200-5,911-6,560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelSpectraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.7 in
Length177.2 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.2 ft3

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