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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $17,700
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $16,870
Sport Package 5,450    
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Heated front seats   225  
Premium Package     2,350
Floor mats     95
Sport Package 4,980    
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Heated front seats   199  
Premium Package     2,135
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 7,250 2,025 2,445
Options (change) 6,569 1,788 2,207
Destination 640 640 800
Total Price $32,070 $32,845 $20,945
Total Invoice $29,670 $30,425 $19,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,193
Model Year200720072013
ModelPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6SX
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)235/40-18235/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,070$32,845$20,945
Adjustments for Features-2,2650-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,805$32,845$19,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,040$0
Total Invoice$29,670$30,425$19,877
Adjustments for Features-2,0950-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,575$30,425$18,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200720072013
ModelPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,340$2,075$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0950-1,495

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072013
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 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested307553%
Total Not Requested271547%

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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