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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatRio
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $18,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $17,627
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   130
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   104
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 2,750 980
Options (change) 2,513 855
Destination 630 895
Total Price $33,330 $20,275
Total Invoice $30,656 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,149
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatRio
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$33,330$20,275
Adjustments for Features-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$20,275
Total Invoice$30,656$19,377
Adjustments for Features-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,526$19,377

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatRio
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,290$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in101.6 in
Length188.2 in172.6 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested81521%
Total Not Requested301579%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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