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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: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $10,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $9,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $16,100
Base Invoice $25,412 $15,625
Floor mats   130
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 0 130
Options (change) 0 104
Destination 750 850
Total Price $27,945 $17,080
Total Invoice $26,162 $16,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,021
Model Year20102018
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$27,945$17,080
Adjustments for Features-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,140$17,080
Total Invoice$26,162$16,579
Adjustments for Features-3,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,600$16,579

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102018
ModelPassatRio
TrimKomfortS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,340$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102018
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in101.6 in
Length188.2 in172.6 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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