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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: $18,510

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,019

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimLXV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $29,235 $33,525
Base Invoice $16,367 $28,037 $32,151
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 95 95
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo mat 95 110 125
Rear spoiler 295 375 375
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 69 69
Floor mats 102 99  
Cargo mat 78 86 99
Rear spoiler 244 300 300
Options (change) 915 705 595
Options (change) 757 554 468
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $18,510 $30,735 $34,915
Total Invoice $18,019 $29,386 $33,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,141
Model Year201820132013
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimLXV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,510$30,735$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,420-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,510$26,315$27,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190
Total Invoice$18,019$29,386$33,414
Adjustments for Features0-4,226-7,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,019$25,160$26,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,163

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820132013
ModelFortePassatPassat
TrimLXV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$495$4,915$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,420$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,226-7,091

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182013
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 Weight2,956 lb.3,446 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.

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