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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRioRio
Trim1.8T R-Line1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,975 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $22,993 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601 $14,480 $15,110
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 300  
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats           95 95
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 250  
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Floor mats           72 72
Options (change) 375 375 375 375 375 1,445 95
Options (change) 300 300 300 300 300 1,247 72
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 695 695
Total Price $25,170 $26,690 $30,490 $32,190 $35,190 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $24,113 $25,570 $29,213 $30,844 $33,721 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,401
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRioRio
Trim1.8T R-Line1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T6S6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$25,170$26,690$30,490$32,190$35,190$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-4,080-5,270-9,145-11,395-11,4950-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,090$21,420$21,345$20,795$23,695$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$295$625$550$0$2,900$625$0
Total Invoice$24,113$25,570$29,213$30,844$33,721$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-3,909-5,049-8,762-10,919-11,0150-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,204$20,521$20,451$19,925$22,706$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$279$596$526$0$2,781$898$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRioRio
Trim1.8T R-Line1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600  
Cruise control$150$150   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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$25     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200  
Metal pedals$75  $75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100  
Total Value of Features$5,475$6,665$10,540$12,790$12,890$1,395$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$5,270$9,145$11,395$11,495$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,909-5,049-8,762-10,919-11,0150-353

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172011
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in98.4 in
Length191.6 in167.3 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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