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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $17,500
Base Invoice $25,412 $16,675
Navigation system 1,990  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Navigation system 1,758  
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 1,990 2,295
Options (change) 1,758 2,072
Destination 750 750
Total Price $29,935 $20,545
Total Invoice $27,920 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,348
Model Year20102012
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,935$20,545
Adjustments for Features-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$20,545
Total Invoice$27,920$19,497
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,845$19,497

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102012
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,930$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,344 lb.2,476 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
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

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