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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $20,755
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $19,667
Sport Package 5,450 4,030  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
iPod integration 0 0  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Sport Package 4,980 3,681  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
iPod integration 0 0  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 7,250 5,830 470
Options (change) 6,569 5,270 388
Destination 640 640 850
Total Price $32,070 $36,650 $22,075
Total Invoice $29,670 $33,907 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,381
Model Year200720072016
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)235/40-18235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,070$36,650$22,075
Adjustments for Features-415-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$34,995$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$0
Total Invoice$29,670$33,907$20,905
Adjustments for Features-384-1,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,286$32,376$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200720072016
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
Sunshade, rear $125 
Sunshades, second row $125 
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 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,565$3,805$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-384-1,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
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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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 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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested332557%
Total Not Requested246543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested222547%
Total Not Requested255553%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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