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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: $9,270 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $9,319 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 |
| Base Invoice | $18,190 | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Options (change) | 3,590 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Options (change) | 3,127 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Destination | 750 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $32,710 | $34,845 | $36,915 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $31,386 | $33,434 | $35,419 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,556 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $32,710 | $34,845 | $36,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,880 | -2,880 | -2,980 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,440 | $29,830 | $31,965 | $33,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $31,386 | $33,434 | $35,419 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,763 | -2,763 | -2,859 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,067 | $28,623 | $30,671 | $32,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,048 | $3,937 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,750 | $4,630 | $4,630 | $4,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,880 | $2,880 | $2,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,763 | -2,763 | -2,859 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,173 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 11% |
| 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% |
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