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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatRioRio
TrimKomfortLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $25,412 $14,480 $15,110
Rear spoiler 479 300  
Value Package   750  
195/55VR15   300  
Floor mats   95 95
Rear spoiler 310 250  
Value Package   665  
195/55VR15   260  
Floor mats   72 72
Options (change) 479 1,445 95
Options (change) 310 1,247 72
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $28,424 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $26,472 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,948
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatRioRio
TrimKomfortLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$28,424$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-4,2950-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,129$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$26,472$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-4,0000-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,472$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatRioRio
TrimKomfortLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
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  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,690$1,395$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0000-353

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102011
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in98.4 in
Length188.2 in167.3 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

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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