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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForteRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $18,100 $36,600
Base Invoice $17,240 $34,102
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 2,590 0
Options (change) 2,257 0
Destination 750 750
Total Price $21,440 $37,350
Total Invoice $20,247 $34,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,022
Model Year20122010
ModelForteRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine156hp I4251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17
Total Price$21,440$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,440$30,295
Total Invoice$20,247$34,852
Adjustments for Features0-6,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,247$28,269

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122010
ModelForteRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$3,125$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,583

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122010
ModelForteRoutan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase104.3 in121.2 in
Length170.9 in202.5 in
Width69.9 in76.9 in
Height57.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft3141.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

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