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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: $19,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $31,095
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo net 40 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo net 32 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
4-speed automatic 960  
Options (change) 3,020 100
Options (change) 2,707 80
Destination 695 920
Total Price $19,710 $32,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,911
Model Year20102020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$19,710$32,115
Adjustments for Features0-8,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,710$23,145

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102020
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in193.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,325 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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