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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: $20,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelPassatForte
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $17,395
Base Invoice $25,412 $16,570
Navigation system 1,990  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Navigation system 1,758  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 1,990 2,750
Options (change) 1,758 2,400
Destination 750 695
Total Price $29,935 $20,840
Total Invoice $27,920 $19,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,131
Model Year20102011
ModelPassatForte
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,935$20,840
Adjustments for Features-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,730$20,840
Total Invoice$27,920$19,665
Adjustments for Features-1,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,796$19,665

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
ModelPassatForte
TrimKomfortEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,430$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,344 lb.2,769 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested77548%

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