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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: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelPassatPassatRioRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6LXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,900 $29,950 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $21,985 $27,513 $13,330 $13,990
Value Package     600  
195/55HR15     285  
Floor mats     95 95
Value Package     535  
195/55HR15     250  
Floor mats     72 72
Options (change) 0 0 980 95
Options (change) 0 0 857 72
Destination 630 630 695 695
Total Price $24,530 $30,580 $15,470 $15,685
Total Invoice $22,615 $28,143 $14,882 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,217
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelPassatPassatRioRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6LXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$24,530$30,580$15,470$15,685
Adjustments for Features-1,205-3,4550-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,325$27,125$15,470$15,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$285$0
Total Invoice$22,615$28,143$14,882$14,757
Adjustments for Features-1,111-3,1800-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,504$24,963$14,882$14,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,459$595$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelPassatPassatRioRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6LXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,300$845$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$3,455$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,111-3,1800-470

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062010
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in98.4 in
Length188.2 in167.3 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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