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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: $18,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320192019
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $25,295 $29,995
Cargo net 40 100 100
Floor mats   235  
Cargo net 32 80 80
Floor mats   185  
Options (change) 40 335 100
Options (change) 32 265 80
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $18,615 $26,525 $30,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,901
Model Year201320192019
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$18,615$26,525$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,615$25,475$27,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320192019
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,725$2,775$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-119

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132019
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 Weight2,791 lb.3,274 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
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

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

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