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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: $17,650

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $20,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,204

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $19,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelFortePassat
TrimLXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $36,835
Base Invoice $15,684 $35,325
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 100
Rear spoiler 295 375
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 80
Rear spoiler 244 300
Options (change) 810 475
Options (change) 670 380
Destination 850 820
Total Price $17,650 $38,130
Total Invoice $17,204 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,879
Model Year20162016
ModelFortePassat
TrimLXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18
Total Price$17,650$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-11,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,650$26,185
Total Invoice$17,204$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-11,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,204$25,083

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
ModelFortePassat
TrimLXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
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
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$320$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,442

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016
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 Weight2,981 lb.3,481 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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