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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,160 $23,800
Base Invoice $37,554 $22,422
Cargo net 100 50
Rear bumper protector 150 75
3.6L V6 1,730  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Cargo net 80 42
Rear bumper protector 118 62
3.6L V6 1,659  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Options (change) 1,980 4,695
Options (change) 1,857 4,143
Destination 925 895
Total Price $42,065 $29,390
Total Invoice $40,336 $27,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,259
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,065$29,390
Adjustments for Features-4,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,250$29,390
Total Invoice$40,336$27,460
Adjustments for Features-4,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,719$27,460

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,690$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.3 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in171.3 in
Width78.3 in70.1 in
Height69.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested297572%
Total Not Requested117528%

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