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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T S2.0T R-Line2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $24,995 $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650 $13,615
Base Invoice $22,052 $23,970 $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230 $12,915
Floor mats 235           85
Rear spoiler 375 375 375   375 375  
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats 185           65
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   300 300  
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Options (change) 610 375 375 0 375 375 1,085
Options (change) 485 300 300 0 300 300 957
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 850 650
Total Price $24,455 $26,220 $27,520 $29,995 $32,875 $35,875 $15,350
Total Invoice $23,387 $25,120 $26,367 $28,802 $31,503 $34,380 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,600
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T S2.0T R-Line2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/40-19215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$24,455$26,220$27,520$29,995$32,875$35,875$15,350
Adjustments for Features-3,080-5,805-6,995-8,120-12,920-13,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,375$20,415$20,525$21,875$19,955$22,805$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$1,420$460$570$1,920$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$23,387$25,120$26,367$28,802$31,503$34,380$14,522
Adjustments for Features-2,945-5,561-6,702-7,797-12,381-12,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,442$19,559$19,665$21,005$19,122$21,855$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$1,320$437$543$1,883$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatRio
Trim2.0T S2.0T R-Line2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100 $1100 
5-speed manual      $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control$150      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25 $25$25 
Remote start    $150$150 
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$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 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0 $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$0 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Body kit $0 $0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 $200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150 
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors     $50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $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 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,625$7,815$8,940$13,740$13,890$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$5,805$6,995$8,120$12,920$13,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,945-5,561-6,702-7,797-12,381-12,5250

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,275 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 SX

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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