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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $17,495
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $16,660
iPod integration 199 199  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
iPod integration 176 176  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 424 424 1,990
Options (change) 375 375 1,712
Destination 690 690 695
Total Price $31,214 $37,164 $20,180
Total Invoice $29,172 $34,662 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,540
Model Year200820082010
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,214$37,164$20,180
Adjustments for Features-3,815-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,399$32,644$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$29,172$34,662$19,067
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,607$30,446$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,839$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082010
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,680$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$4,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,565-4,2160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
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
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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