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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectraSpectra
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230 $14,540 $15,380
Rear spoiler 375   375 375 375  
Remote start         250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400 400
Alloy wheels         400  
Sunroof         750 750
Rear spoiler 300   300 300 325  
Remote start         215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360 360
Alloy wheels         360  
Sunroof         675 675
Options (change) 375 0 375 375 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 300 0 300 300 1,935 1,250
Destination 850 850 850 850 650 650
Total Price $27,520 $29,995 $32,875 $35,875 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $26,367 $28,802 $31,503 $34,380 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,082
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectraSpectra
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$27,520$29,995$32,875$35,875$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-5,920-7,045-11,845-11,9950-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,600$22,950$21,030$23,880$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$570$1,920$0$2,850$100$0
Total Invoice$26,367$28,802$31,503$34,380$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-5,672-6,765-11,351-11,4950-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,695$22,037$20,152$22,885$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$543$1,885$0$2,733$55$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectraSpectra
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control    $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25 $25$25  
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$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  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0 $0$0  
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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit $0   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150  
Automatic headlights$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  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $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  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$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$75 $75
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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,865$12,665$12,815$820$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,920$7,045$11,845$11,995$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,672-6,765-11,351-11,4950-210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelPassatSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.8 in
Length191.6 in177.2 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.2 ft3

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