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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: $11,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $11,083

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSX1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $26,280 $27,095 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $25,203 $25,985 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400          
Rear spoiler 375   375 375 375 375 375
Alloy wheels 400            
Sunroof 750 750          
Remote start 250 250          
CD changer, in-dash   300          
Floor mats     235 235      
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360          
Rear spoiler 325   300 300 300 300 300
Alloy wheels 360            
Sunroof 675 675          
Remote start 215 215          
CD changer, in-dash   270          
Floor mats     185 185      
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,175 1,700 2,510 2,510 2,275 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 1,935 1,520 2,185 2,185 2,000 2,000 2,000
Destination 650 650 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,375 $18,800 $29,610 $30,425 $34,885 $37,020 $39,090
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,550 $28,208 $28,990 $33,306 $35,354 $37,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,501
Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSX1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,375$18,800$29,610$30,425$34,885$37,020$39,090
Adjustments for Features0-425-3,760-2,810-8,310-8,310-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,375$25,850$27,615$26,575$28,710$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$1,765$725$2,860$4,830
Total Invoice$17,125$17,550$28,208$28,990$33,306$35,354$37,339
Adjustments for Features0-397-3,582-2,677-7,934-7,936-8,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,153$24,626$26,313$25,372$27,418$29,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0$1,687$746$2,792$4,680

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920152015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimEXSX1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  $75$75$75
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Navigation system    $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $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
Total Value of Features$1,695$2,120$5,455$4,505$10,005$10,005$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$3,760$2,810$8,310$8,310$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-3,582-2,677-7,934-7,936-8,033

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
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.3,173 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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