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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $14,025
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $13,305
Floor mats 125 125 125         85
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375  
Power Package               600
Antilock brakes (ABS)               400
Floor mats 99 99 99         65
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300  
Power Package               535
Antilock brakes (ABS)               357
Options (change) 500 500 500 375 375 375 375 1,085
Options (change) 399 399 399 300 300 300 300 957
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 650
Total Price $24,995 $27,265 $30,265 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $15,760
Total Invoice $23,921 $26,098 $28,975 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,549
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$24,995$27,265$30,265$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095$15,760
Adjustments for Features-2,570-2,720-4,920-5,635-7,710-7,710-7,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,425$24,545$25,345$23,905$23,330$25,630$26,285$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$2,920$1,480$905$3,205$3,860$0
Total Invoice$23,921$26,098$28,975$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670$14,912
Adjustments for Features-2,460-2,604-4,710-5,398-7,387-7,388-7,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,461$23,494$24,265$22,902$22,353$24,558$25,186$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,033$2,804$1,441$892$3,097$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      $0
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights       $25
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200 
Metal pedals       $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,415$5,615$6,330$8,405$8,405$8,505$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$2,720$4,920$5,635$7,710$7,710$7,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-2,604-4,710-5,398-7,387-7,388-7,4840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122009
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in98.4 in
Length191.6 in166.9 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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