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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,180 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $10,580 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $10,442 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 | $17,495 |
| Base Invoice | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 | $16,660 |
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | 40 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | |||
| Sunroof | 700 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | |||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | 32 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | |||
| Sunroof | 610 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | |||
| Options (change) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 1,990 |
| Options (change) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 1,712 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 695 |
| Total Price | $30,760 | $33,060 | $33,815 | $20,180 |
| Total Invoice | $29,509 | $31,715 | $32,439 | $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: $6,620 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,643 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $30,760 | $33,060 | $33,815 | $20,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,960 | -3,960 | -4,060 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,800 | $29,100 | $29,755 | $20,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,509 | $31,715 | $32,439 | $19,067 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,799 | -3,799 | -3,895 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,710 | $27,916 | $28,544 | $19,067 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Forte |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,330 | $4,330 | $4,430 | $370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,960 | $3,960 | $4,060 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,799 | -3,799 | -3,895 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 2,708 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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