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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $18,190
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Heated front seats 225 225  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Heated front seats 199 199  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,025 2,025 3,590
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 3,127
Destination 690 690 750
Total Price $32,815 $38,765 $23,440
Total Invoice $30,585 $36,075 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,808
Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$32,815$38,765$23,440
Adjustments for Features-1,835-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$36,225$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0
Total Invoice$30,585$36,075$22,067
Adjustments for Features-1,710-2,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,875$33,711$22,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,836$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082012
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimLuxVR6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
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
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,880$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,710-2,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
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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