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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,980

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020192019
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $25,295 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 325 325
Cargo net 40 100 100
Universal garage door opener 70    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Floor mats   235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 270 270
Cargo net 32 80 80
Universal garage door opener 55    
4-speed automatic 960    
Floor mats   185  
Options (change) 1,290 660 425
Options (change) 1,192 535 350
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $17,980 $26,850 $31,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,051
Model Year201020192019
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$17,980$26,850$31,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,980$25,070$26,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020192019
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,435$3,215$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-179

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102019
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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