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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $18,400
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $17,627
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Cargo mat 125 125 125 95
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Cargo mat 99 99 99 78
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 220 220 220 1,075
Options (change) 168 168 168 933
Destination 770 770 770 895
Total Price $30,885 $33,185 $33,940 $20,370
Total Invoice $29,608 $31,814 $32,538 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,379
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,940$20,370
Adjustments for Features-4,980-4,980-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,905$28,205$28,860$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,538$19,455
Adjustments for Features-4,774-4,774-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,834$27,040$27,668$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,555$6,655$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$4,980$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,774-4,774-4,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.6 in
Length191.6 in172.6 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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