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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: $27,360

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,673

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $34,650
Base Invoice $20,410 $33,230
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Rear spoiler 295 375
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 100
Remote start 495  
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Rear spoiler 244 300
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 80
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 4,865 475
Options (change) 4,368 380
Destination 895 850
Total Price $27,360 $35,975
Total Invoice $25,673 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,683
Model Year20182018
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,360$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,360$32,735
Total Invoice$25,673$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,673$31,356

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,104

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,011 lb.3,571 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested70016%

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