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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995 $18,400
Base Invoice $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601 $17,627
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Cargo net 100 100 100 100  
Universal garage door opener         350
Floor mats         130
Partial leather seating sufaces         500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Cargo net 80 80 80 80  
Universal garage door opener         291
Floor mats         104
Partial leather seating sufaces         460
Options (change) 425 100 100 100 980
Options (change) 350 80 80 80 855
Destination 820 820 820 820 895
Total Price $26,740 $30,215 $31,915 $34,915 $20,275
Total Invoice $25,620 $28,993 $30,624 $33,501 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,165
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,740$30,215$31,915$34,915$20,275
Adjustments for Features-3,590-7,215-9,465-9,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,150$23,000$22,450$25,350$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$700$550$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$25,620$28,993$30,624$33,501$19,377
Adjustments for Features-3,440-6,923-9,082-9,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,180$22,070$21,542$24,323$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$638$528$0$2,781$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600 
Cruise control$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
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 
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals  $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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,665$8,290$10,540$10,640$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$7,215$9,465$9,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,440-6,923-9,082-9,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172018
ModelPassatRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.6 in
Length191.6 in172.6 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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