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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRioRio
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $13,330 $13,990
Floor mats 125 125 125         95 95
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 300  
Value Package               600  
195/55HR15               285  
Floor mats 99 99 99         72 72
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 250  
Value Package               535  
195/55HR15               250  
Options (change) 500 500 500 375 375 375 375 1,280 95
Options (change) 399 399 399 300 300 300 300 1,107 72
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 695 695
Total Price $24,995 $27,265 $30,265 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $23,921 $26,098 $28,975 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,057
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRioRio
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$24,995$27,265$30,265$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-2,570-2,720-4,920-5,635-7,710-7,710-7,8100-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,425$24,545$25,345$23,905$23,330$25,630$26,285$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$2,920$1,480$905$3,205$3,860$460$0
Total Invoice$23,921$26,098$28,975$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-2,460-2,604-4,710-5,398-7,387-7,388-7,4840-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,461$23,494$24,265$22,902$22,353$24,558$25,186$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,033$2,804$1,441$892$3,097$3,725$728$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220122012201220102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRioRio
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      $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$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250  
Remote start    $150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325      
CD player   $125$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  
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25  
USB port       $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$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  
Visor mirror, driver       $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50$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$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$3,090$3,240$5,440$6,155$8,230$8,230$8,330$520$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$2,720$4,920$5,635$7,710$7,710$7,810$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-2,604-4,710-5,398-7,387-7,388-7,4840-353

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122010
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in98.4 in
Length191.6 in167.3 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 LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 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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