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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: $26,550

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,886

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $34,265
Base Invoice $18,528 $32,860
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Cargo net 50 95
Floor mats 115  
Cargo mat 95 125
Rear spoiler 295 375
Remote start 495  
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Cargo net 42 69
Floor mats 93  
Cargo mat 78 99
Rear spoiler 244 300
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 6,250 595
Options (change) 5,558 468
Destination 800 820
Total Price $26,550 $35,680
Total Invoice $24,886 $34,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,731
Model Year20142014
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,550$35,680
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$35,125
Total Invoice$24,886$34,148
Adjustments for Features0-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,886$33,617

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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