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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: $26,890

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,223

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatForte
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $19,990
Base Invoice $31,600 $18,993
Cargo net 95 50
Cargo mat 125 95
Rear spoiler 375 295
Premium Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Cargo net 69 42
Cargo mat 99 78
Rear spoiler 300 244
Premium Package   2,717
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 595 6,050
Options (change) 468 5,380
Destination 770 850
Total Price $34,315 $26,890
Total Invoice $32,838 $25,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,562
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatForte
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,315$26,890
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,260$26,890
Total Invoice$32,838$25,223
Adjustments for Features-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,785$25,223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatForte
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,405$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-530

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested330098%
Total Not Requested752%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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