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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: $18,770

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,954

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,900 $29,950 $17,755
Base Invoice $21,985 $27,513 $16,962
Floor mats     120
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 0 0 120
Options (change) 0 0 97
Destination 630 630 895
Total Price $24,530 $30,580 $18,770
Total Invoice $22,615 $28,143 $17,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,522
Model Year200620062017
ModelPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,530$30,580$18,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$28,330$17,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$22,615$28,143$17,954
Adjustments for Features0-2,071-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,615$26,072$17,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,457$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062017
ModelPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,100$3,350$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,071-861

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length188.2 in172.0 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,730 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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