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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectra
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $29,145 $31,650 $34,650 $15,995
Base Invoice $25,217 $27,952 $30,353 $33,230 $14,955
Rear spoiler 375   375 375  
Remote start         250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Sunroof         700
Rear spoiler 300   300 300  
Remote start         215
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Sunroof         625
Options (change) 375 0 375 375 1,350
Options (change) 300 0 300 300 1,200
Destination 850 850 850 850 650
Total Price $27,520 $29,995 $32,875 $35,875 $17,995
Total Invoice $26,367 $28,802 $31,503 $34,380 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,563
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectra
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6174hp I4280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$27,520$29,995$32,875$35,875$17,995
Adjustments for Features-5,695-6,820-11,620-11,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,825$23,175$21,255$24,105$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$570$1,920$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$26,367$28,802$31,503$34,380$16,805
Adjustments for Features-5,456-6,549-11,135-11,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,911$22,253$20,368$23,100$16,805
Cost Above Minimum$543$1,885$0$2,732$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatSpectra
Trim2.0T SEV6 GT2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$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$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings $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
Fog lights  $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
Visor mirror, passenger    $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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $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$6,590$7,715$12,515$12,665$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$6,820$11,620$11,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,456-6,549-11,135-11,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182008
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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