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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: $27,650

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,160 $20,890
Base Invoice $37,554 $19,707
Cargo net 100 50
Rear bumper protector 150 75
3.6L V6 1,730  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Cargo net 80 42
Rear bumper protector 118 62
3.6L V6 1,659  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 1,980 5,935
Options (change) 1,857 5,343
Destination 925 825
Total Price $42,065 $27,650
Total Invoice $40,336 $25,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,508
Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,065$27,650
Adjustments for Features-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,900$27,650
Total Invoice$40,336$25,875
Adjustments for Features-4,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,383$25,875

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, 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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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$11,140$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
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.3,122 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 in53.0 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

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

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