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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: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,554

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $36,050
Base Invoice $20,410 $33,597
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 295 479
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 244 310
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 4,720 2,504
Options (change) 4,249 2,098
Destination 895 690
Total Price $27,215 $39,244
Total Invoice $25,554 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,521
Model Year20182008
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,215$39,244
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,480$39,244
Total Invoice$25,554$36,385
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,864$36,385

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelFortePassat
TrimEXVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelFortePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length179.5 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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
Total Requested295066%
Total Not Requested152534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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