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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: $18,510

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,019

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,665 $34,265 $16,700
Base Invoice $28,448 $32,860 $16,367
Cargo net 95 95 50
Cargo mat 110 125 95
Floor mats 125   125
Rear spoiler 375 375 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net 69 69 42
Cargo mat 86 99 78
Floor mats 99   102
Rear spoiler 300 300 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 705 595 915
Options (change) 554 468 757
Destination 820 820 895
Total Price $31,190 $35,680 $18,510
Total Invoice $29,822 $34,148 $18,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,003
Model Year201420142018
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$31,190$35,680$18,510
Adjustments for Features-5,020-8,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,170$27,520$18,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$29,822$34,148$18,019
Adjustments for Features-4,800-7,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,022$26,338$18,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,316$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142018
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$8,655$495
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$8,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,800-7,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelPassatForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.2,956 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 in53.8 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 LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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