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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimSXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $18,190 $28,107 $33,597
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 3,590 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 3,127 1,788 1,788
Destination 750 690 690
Total Price $23,440 $32,815 $38,765
Total Invoice $22,067 $30,585 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,808
Model Year201220082008
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimSXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,440$32,815$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$30,980$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$22,067$30,585$36,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,710-2,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$28,875$33,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,836

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220082008
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimSXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,340$4,175$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,710-2,364

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length178.3 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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