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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: $30,340

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $2,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelPassatPassatSeltos
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $27,990
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 50
Floor mats     130
Sunroof     700
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 0
Floor mats     0
Sunroof     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 475 475 1,175
Options (change) 380 380 0
Destination 850 850 1,175
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $30,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,466
Model Year201820182021
ModelPassatPassatSeltos
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,975$35,975$30,340
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$35,825$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year201820182021
ModelPassatPassatSeltos
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cyclist detection  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit intervention  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,715$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-58

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,275 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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