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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: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $28,300
Base Invoice $16,760 $26,436
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 950  
Navigation system   1,990
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Package 830  
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 2,750 1,990
Options (change) 2,400 1,758
Destination 750 700
Total Price $21,100 $30,990
Total Invoice $19,910 $28,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,187
Model Year20122009
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$21,100$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$30,135
Total Invoice$19,910$28,894
Adjustments for Features0-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$28,097

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-797

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
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 Weight2,769 lb.3,344 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested82550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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