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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $17,700
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $16,870
Premium Package       2,350
Floor mats       95
Premium Package       2,135
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,445
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,207
Destination 820 820 820 800
Total Price $32,610 $34,745 $36,815 $20,945
Total Invoice $31,306 $33,354 $35,339 $19,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,160
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,610$34,745$36,815$20,945
Adjustments for Features-3,405-3,405-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$31,340$33,310$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,306$33,354$35,339$19,877
Adjustments for Features-3,269-3,269-3,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,037$30,085$31,975$19,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,938$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,155$5,255$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$3,405$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,269-3,269-3,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152013
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in171.9 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.2,404 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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested287597%
Total Not Requested1003%

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