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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: $27,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,569

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelPassatForte
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $19,390
Base Invoice $32,151 $18,432
Cargo net 95 50
Cargo mat 125 95
Rear spoiler 375 295
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Cargo net 69 42
Cargo mat 99 78
Rear spoiler 300 244
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 595 7,050
Options (change) 468 6,312
Destination 795 825
Total Price $34,915 $27,265
Total Invoice $33,414 $25,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,028
Model Year20132015
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$34,915$27,265
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$27,070
Total Invoice$33,414$25,569
Adjustments for Features0-183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,414$25,386

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132015
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
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 
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$2,455$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132015
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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