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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,140

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $1,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132021
ModelPassatPassatPassatSeltos
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $27,990
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Cargo mat 125 125 125 95
Floor mats       130
Sunroof       700
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 0
Cargo mat 99 99 99 0
Floor mats       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 595 595 595 975
Options (change) 468 468 468 0
Destination 795 795 795 1,175
Total Price $31,815 $34,305 $34,915 $30,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,495
Model Year2013201320132021
ModelPassatPassatPassatSeltos
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,915$30,140
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,815$24,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year2013201320132021
ModelPassatPassatPassatSeltos
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Cyclist detection   $25
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle exit intervention   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Speaker lights   $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,355$4,355$4,455$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-229

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20132021
ModelPassatSeltos
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.5 in
Length191.6 in172.0 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.962.8 ft3

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