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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,820

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,217

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatNiro
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $29,650
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $28,098
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Cargo mat 125 125 125 95
Floor mats       130
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 42
Cargo mat 99 99 99 78
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 595 595 595 275
Options (change) 468 468 468 224
Destination 770 770 770 895
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $30,820
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $29,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,819
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatNiro
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$30,820
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$29,217
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,742$27,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelPassatPassatPassatNiro
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,730$2,730$2,830$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatNiro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in171.5 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.5 ft3

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