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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: $18,770

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,954

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $17,755
Base Invoice $26,436 $16,962
Floor mats   120
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 0 120
Options (change) 0 97
Destination 700 895
Total Price $29,000 $18,770
Total Invoice $27,136 $17,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,431
Model Year20092017
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,000$18,770
Adjustments for Features-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$18,770
Total Invoice$27,136$17,954
Adjustments for Features-2,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,385$17,954

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092017
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,365$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,344 lb.2,729 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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