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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: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $17,755
Base Invoice $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $16,962
Floor mats 235 235     120
Universal garage door opener         350
Designer Plus Package         750
Floor mats 185 185     97
Universal garage door opener         291
Designer Plus Package         692
Options (change) 235 235 0 0 1,220
Options (change) 185 185 0 0 1,080
Destination 820 820 820 820 895
Total Price $27,335 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655 $19,870
Total Invoice $26,208 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145 $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: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,405
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$27,335$31,550$35,090$37,655$19,870
Adjustments for Features-2,980-7,205-9,315-9,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,355$24,345$25,775$28,240$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$26,208$30,250$33,685$36,145$18,937
Adjustments for Features-2,857-6,908-8,942-9,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,351$23,342$24,743$27,108$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$9$0$1,401$3,766$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$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$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,205$9,430$11,540$11,640$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$7,205$9,315$9,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,857-6,908-8,942-9,0370

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio specs.

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 reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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