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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,440 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $11,990 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $10,452 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $18,190 | $27,513 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 750 | |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,750 | |
| Sport Package | 300 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | |
| Sunroof | 655 | |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,513 | |
| Sport Package | 274 | |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |
| Options (change) | 3,590 | 4,850 |
| Options (change) | 3,127 | 4,376 |
| Destination | 750 | 630 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $35,430 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $32,519 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,425 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,016 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $35,430 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,440 | $33,865 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $32,519 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,436 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,067 | $31,083 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,150 | $3,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,436 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Luxury #1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2015 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1815 | 47% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
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