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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $11,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $17,755
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $16,962
Designer Plus Package       750
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       120
Designer Plus Package       692
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,220
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,080
Destination 820 820 820 895
Total Price $32,115 $34,215 $35,085 $19,870
Total Invoice $30,831 $32,846 $33,680 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,441
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$32,115$34,215$35,085$19,870
Adjustments for Features-5,680-5,680-5,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,435$28,535$29,305$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0
Total Invoice$30,831$32,846$33,680$18,937
Adjustments for Features-5,453-5,453-5,5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,378$27,393$28,131$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2014201420142017
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
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 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,355$7,355$7,455$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$5,680$5,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,453-5,453-5,5490

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142017
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in172.0 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,730 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Special interior trim0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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