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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: $21,465

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $31,095
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 100
Technology Package 1,655  
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 80
Options (change) 2,890 100
Options (change) 2,517 80
Destination 775 920
Total Price $21,465 $32,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,491
Model Year20132020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$21,465$32,115
Adjustments for Features0-7,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$24,125

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,500$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132020
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in193.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,791 lb.3,325 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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