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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015201520152006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T S1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,340 $24,375 $23,995 $26,280 $27,095 $26,915 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $12,695
Base Invoice $20,465 $23,377 $23,011 $25,203 $25,985 $25,810 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $12,045
Floor mats 235 235 235 235 235 235       70
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375   375 375 375 250
Power Package                   600
Antilock brakes (ABS)                   400
Floor mats 185 185 185 185 185 185       54
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300   300 300 300 220
Power Package                   535
Antilock brakes (ABS)                   357
Options (change) 610 610 610 610 610 235 375 375 375 1,320
Options (change) 485 485 485 485 485 185 300 300 300 1,166
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 580
Total Price $22,770 $25,805 $25,425 $27,710 $28,525 $27,970 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $14,595
Total Invoice $21,770 $24,682 $24,316 $26,508 $27,290 $26,815 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015201520152006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T S1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6M6M5T6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18185/65-14
Total Price$22,770$25,805$25,425$27,710$28,525$27,970$32,985$35,120$37,190$14,595
Adjustments for Features-1,915-4,770-5,645-5,585-4,635-4,660-9,985-9,985-10,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,855$21,035$19,780$22,125$23,890$23,310$23,000$25,135$27,105$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$1,075$1,255$0$2,345$4,110$3,530$3,220$5,355$7,325$0
Total Invoice$21,770$24,682$24,316$26,508$27,290$26,815$31,606$33,654$35,639$13,791
Adjustments for Features-1,831-4,562-5,399-5,343-4,434-4,468-9,568-9,568-9,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,939$20,120$18,917$21,165$22,856$22,347$22,038$24,086$25,975$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$1,022$1,203$0$2,248$3,939$3,430$3,121$5,169$7,058$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2015201520152015201520152015201520152006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T S1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    $0   $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  $1100   
6-speed manual    $150     
6-speed automated manual       $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250   $250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual         $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener      $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings      $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof      $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player$125$125       $125
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive      $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system      $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information      $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights         $25
Cornering lights  $50  $50$50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125  $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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$50 
Heated front seats $200$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$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50         
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat         $50
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450$450$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100 
Total Value of Features$2,510$5,365$6,240$6,180$5,230$5,255$10,580$10,580$10,680$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$4,770$5,645$5,585$4,635$4,660$9,985$9,985$10,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,831-4,562-5,399-5,343-4,434-4,468-9,568-9,568-9,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,173 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

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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