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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: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,594

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,026

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatForte
TrimVR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $19,990
Base Invoice $33,597 $18,993
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 479 295
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 310 244
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 2,504 5,810
Options (change) 2,098 5,183
Destination 690 850
Total Price $39,244 $26,650
Total Invoice $36,385 $25,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,372
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatForte
TrimVR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,244$26,650
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,179$26,650
Total Invoice$36,385$25,026
Adjustments for Features-9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,398$25,026

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatForte
TrimVR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

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