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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatRio
Trim3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $17,500
Base Invoice $27,513 $16,675
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Navigation system 1,589  
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 4,850 2,295
Options (change) 4,376 2,072
Destination 630 750
Total Price $35,430 $20,545
Total Invoice $32,519 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,090
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatRio
Trim3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$35,430$20,545
Adjustments for Features-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$20,545
Total Invoice$32,519$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,587$19,497

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatRio
Trim3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,205$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length188.2 in171.9 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested162542%
Total Not Requested220558%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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