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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,345

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,571

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
TrimValue Edition2.0T3.6 VR6LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $23,900 $29,950 $12,695
Base Invoice $21,118 $21,985 $27,513 $12,045
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       70
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       54
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 0 946
Destination 630 630 630 580
Total Price $23,580 $24,530 $30,580 $14,345
Total Invoice $21,748 $22,615 $28,143 $13,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,628
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
TrimValue Edition2.0T3.6 VR6LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/45-17185/65-14
Total Price$23,580$24,530$30,580$14,345
Adjustments for Features-1,680-2,330-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,900$22,200$26,000$14,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$4,100$0
Total Invoice$21,748$22,615$28,143$13,571
Adjustments for Features-1,549-2,148-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,199$20,467$23,928$13,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$268$3,729$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
TrimValue Edition2.0T3.6 VR6LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,050$2,700$4,950$370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$2,330$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,549-2,148-4,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in98.4 in
Length188.2 in166.9 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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