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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: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $7,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectraSpectra
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $14,540 $15,380
Floor mats 125 125 125          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375  
Sunroof 800 800         750 750
Remote start             250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400 400
Alloy wheels             400  
CD changer, in-dash               300
Floor mats 99 99 99          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 325  
Sunroof 767 767         675 675
Remote start             215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)             360 360
Alloy wheels             360  
CD changer, in-dash               270
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 500 375 375 375 2,175 1,700
Options (change) 1,166 1,166 399 300 300 300 1,935 1,520
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 650 650
Total Price $25,795 $28,065 $30,265 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $18,375 $18,800
Total Invoice $24,688 $26,865 $28,975 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $17,125 $17,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,912
Model Year20122012201220122012201220092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectraSpectra
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6S6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$25,795$28,065$30,265$31,040$33,340$34,095$18,375$18,800
Adjustments for Features-2,770-2,920-4,220-7,010-7,010-7,1100-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,025$25,145$26,045$24,030$26,330$26,985$18,375$18,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$3,020$1,005$3,305$3,960$0$0
Total Invoice$24,688$26,865$28,975$29,740$31,946$32,670$17,125$17,550
Adjustments for Features-2,651-2,795-4,040-6,716-6,717-6,8130-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,037$24,070$24,935$23,024$25,229$25,857$17,125$17,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,033$2,898$987$3,192$3,820$0$28

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122012201220122012201220092009
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectraSpectra
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     $0$0
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100    
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250  
Remote start   $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    $325
CD player   $125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15$15  
Navigation system   $600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$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
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200  
Metal pedals       $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,665$4,965$7,755$7,755$7,855$745$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$2,920$4,220$7,010$7,010$7,110$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,651-2,795-4,040-6,716-6,717-6,8130-397

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,167 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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