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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $7,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013201320132013
ModelSpectraSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSX2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $23,945 $26,225 $29,235 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $22,963 $25,150 $28,037 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400            
Rear spoiler 375   375 375 375 375 375 375
Alloy wheels 400              
Sunroof 750 750 800 900        
Remote start 250 250            
CD changer, in-dash   300            
Floor mats     125 125 125      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360            
Rear spoiler 325   300 300 300 300 300 300
Alloy wheels 360              
Sunroof 675 675 767 862        
Remote start 215 215            
CD changer, in-dash   270            
Floor mats     99 99 99      
Options (change) 2,175 1,700 1,300 1,400 500 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,935 1,520 1,166 1,261 399 300 300 300
Destination 650 650 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $18,375 $18,800 $26,040 $28,420 $30,530 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,550 $24,924 $27,206 $29,231 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,004
Model Year20092009201320132013201320132013
ModelSpectraSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSX2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M6S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,375$18,800$26,040$28,420$30,530$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,920-3,070-4,370-7,260-7,260-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,375$23,120$25,350$26,160$24,335$26,825$27,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$2,230$3,040$1,215$3,705$4,215
Total Invoice$17,125$17,550$24,924$27,206$29,231$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features0-397-2,795-2,939-4,184-6,956-6,956-7,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,153$22,129$24,267$25,047$23,317$25,703$26,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0$2,138$2,918$1,188$3,574$4,064

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201320132013201320132013
ModelSpectraSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSX2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L 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 start$150$150   $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0      
Bodyside moldings$75$75  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25      
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325   
CD player$125    $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Media drive     $15$15$15
Navigation system     $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information     $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  $100
Total Value of Features$745$1,170$3,665$3,815$5,115$8,005$8,005$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,920$3,070$4,370$7,260$7,260$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-2,795-2,939-4,184-6,956-6,956-7,053

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092013
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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