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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,650

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelForteAtlas
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $39,160
Base Invoice $19,707 $37,554
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 2,300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Remote start 495  
Rear bumper protector 75 150
Cargo net 50 100
Floor mats 115  
3.6L V6   1,730
Technology Package 1,717  
Premium Package 2,079  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Remote start 410  
Rear bumper protector 62 118
Cargo net 42 80
Floor mats 93  
3.6L V6   1,659
Options (change) 5,935 1,980
Options (change) 5,343 1,857
Destination 825 925
Total Price $27,650 $42,065
Total Invoice $25,875 $40,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,508
Model Year20152018
ModelForteAtlas
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18
Total Price$27,650$42,065
Adjustments for Features0-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,650$36,900
Total Invoice$25,875$40,336
Adjustments for Features0-4,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,875$35,383

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20152018
ModelForteAtlas
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,975$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,953

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Atlas features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20152018
ModelForteAtlas
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in117.3 in
Length171.3 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in78.3 in
Height57.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.255.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft396.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Atlas specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

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