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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $14,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $13,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $12,695
Base Invoice $26,436 $12,045
Rear spoiler 479 250
Power Package   600
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Floor mats   70
Rear spoiler 310 220
Power Package   535
Antilock brakes (ABS)   357
Floor mats   54
Options (change) 479 1,320
Options (change) 310 1,166
Destination 700 580
Total Price $29,479 $14,595
Total Invoice $27,446 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,236
Model Year20092006
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17185/65-14
Total Price$29,479$14,595
Adjustments for Features-5,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,659$14,595
Total Invoice$27,446$13,791
Adjustments for Features-5,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,027$13,791

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092006
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,240$420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4190

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092006
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in98.4 in
Length188.2 in166.9 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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