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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: $5,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $29,995
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Premium Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 100
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Premium Package 2,717  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 80
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Options (change) 5,810 800
Options (change) 5,183 650
Destination 850 895
Total Price $26,650 $31,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,673
Model Year20162019
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$26,650$31,690
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$31,690

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162019
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162019
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 Weight2,960 lb.3,275 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
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 radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested55016%
Total Not Requested282584%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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