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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: $32,625

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,886

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $3,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelPassatPassatNiro
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $29,650
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $28,098
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 50
Advanced Technology Package     1,900
Floor mats     130
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 42
Advanced Technology Package     1,747
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 475 475 2,080
Options (change) 380 380 1,893
Destination 820 820 895
Total Price $35,565 $38,130 $32,625
Total Invoice $34,065 $36,525 $30,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,734
Model Year201620162017
ModelPassatPassatNiro
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,565$38,130$32,625
Adjustments for Features-465-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$37,565$32,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$34,065$36,525$30,886
Adjustments for Features-445-5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,620$35,984$30,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201620162017
ModelPassatPassatNiro
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,015$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-445-5410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,231 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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Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested155081%
Total Not Requested37519%

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