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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: $11,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelPassatPassatRio
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $17,700
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $16,870
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Premium Package     2,350
Floor mats     95
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Premium Package     2,135
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 2,025 2,025 2,445
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 2,207
Destination 690 690 800
Total Price $32,815 $38,765 $20,945
Total Invoice $30,585 $36,075 $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: $9,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,471
Model Year200820082013
ModelPassatPassatRio
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,815$38,765$20,945
Adjustments for Features-2,400-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$35,660$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$30,585$36,075$19,877
Adjustments for Features-2,237-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,348$33,185$19,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,837$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082013
ModelPassatPassatRio
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
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 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,330$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,237-2,8900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio specs.

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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