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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: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,554

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelPassatForte
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $21,600
Base Invoice $27,997 $20,410
Luxury Package 3,250  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 479 295
Navigation system 1,800  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Luxury Package 2,970  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 310 244
Navigation system 1,589  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 6,479 4,720
Options (change) 5,708 4,249
Destination 640 895
Total Price $37,299 $27,215
Total Invoice $34,345 $25,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,951
Model Year20072018
ModelPassatForte
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$37,299$27,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,299$25,980
Total Invoice$34,345$25,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,345$24,394

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelPassatForte
Trim3.6 VR6EX
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$2,990$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelPassatForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested269070%
Total Not Requested114030%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested295066%
Total Not Requested152534%

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