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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: $10,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $17,500
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $16,675
Premium Package       2,200
Floor mats       95
Premium Package       2,000
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,295
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,072
Destination 770 770 770 750
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $20,545
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $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: $7,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,802
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,720$20,545
Adjustments for Features-2,230-2,230-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,435$30,735$31,390$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$19,497
Adjustments for Features-2,141-2,141-2,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,299$29,505$30,133$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,755$3,855$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$2,230$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,141-2,141-2,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in171.9 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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