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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: $8,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelFortePassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,190 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Cargo net 40 100 100 100
Floor mats   235    
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Cargo net 32 80 80 80
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 3,590 335 100 100
Options (change) 3,127 265 80 80
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $23,440 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $22,067 $30,330 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,329
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelFortePassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,440$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,105-6,215-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$27,545$28,975$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$22,067$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,934-5,963-6,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$26,396$27,802$30,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,406$3,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelFortePassatPassatPassat
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$5,680$7,790$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105$6,215$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,934-5,963-6,059

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,231 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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