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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: $26,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $31,095
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Cargo net 50 100
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 375
Remote start 495  
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Cargo net 42 80
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 300
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 6,155 475
Options (change) 5,480 380
Destination 800 920
Total Price $26,455 $32,490

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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: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,680
Model Year20142020
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,455$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,455$28,200

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142020
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,525$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142020
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in193.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,326 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 seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested325090%
Total Not Requested37510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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