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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: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,026

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelFortePassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $30,180
Base Invoice $18,993 $27,997
Premium Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 479
Cargo net 50  
Luxury Package   3,250
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,717  
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 310
Cargo net 42  
Luxury Package   2,970
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 5,810 5,529
Options (change) 5,183 4,869
Destination 850 640
Total Price $26,650 $36,349
Total Invoice $25,026 $33,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,560
Model Year20162007
ModelFortePassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$26,650$36,349
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,565$36,349
Total Invoice$25,026$33,506
Adjustments for Features-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,946$33,506

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162007
ModelFortePassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162007
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length179.5 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%
Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested269070%
Total Not Requested114030%

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