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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,380 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $9,700 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,837 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $8,247 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forte |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $19,390 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $18,432 |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,750 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |
| UVO Package | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,513 | |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | |
| Premium Package | 2,441 | |
| UVO Package | 837 | |
| Technology Package | 2,167 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 6,165 |
| Options (change) | 4,941 | 5,580 |
| Destination | 630 | 825 |
| Total Price | $36,080 | $26,380 |
| Total Invoice | $33,084 | $24,837 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,004 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forte |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/28 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $36,080 | $26,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -265 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,815 | $26,380 |
| Total Invoice | $33,084 | $24,837 |
| Adjustments for Features | -243 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,841 | $24,837 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forte |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,115 | $2,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $265 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -243 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,576 lb. | 3,036 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Luxury #1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2690 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 20% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 10% |
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