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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: $20,720

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $10,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelForteFortePassat
TrimSEXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,300 $29,995
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Floor mats 125 125  
Rear spoiler   295 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 80
Floor mats 102 102  
Rear spoiler   244 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 525 820 800
Options (change) 435 679 650
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $20,720 $23,015 $31,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,242
Model Year201720172019
ModelForteFortePassat
TrimSEXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4164hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$20,720$23,015$31,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,720$21,015$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172019
ModelForteFortePassat
TrimSEXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection $25 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$3,675$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,886-139

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172019
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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
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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