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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatForte
Trim3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $18,895
Base Invoice $27,513 $18,000
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Sport Package 300  
Navigation system 1,800  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Sport Package 274  
Navigation system 1,589  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,850 3,590
Options (change) 4,376 3,127
Destination 630 695
Total Price $35,430 $23,180
Total Invoice $32,519 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,215
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatForte
Trim3.6 VR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,430$23,180
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$23,180
Total Invoice$32,519$21,822
Adjustments for Features-1,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,037$21,822

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatForte
Trim3.6 VR6SX
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested201553%
Total Not Requested181547%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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