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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: $26,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,808

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelPassatForte
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $19,500
Base Invoice $34,519 $18,528
Cargo net 100 50
Rear spoiler 375 295
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Cargo net 80 42
Rear spoiler 300 244
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 475 6,155
Options (change) 380 5,480
Destination 820 800
Total Price $37,290 $26,455
Total Invoice $35,719 $24,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,092
Model Year20152014
ModelPassatForte
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,290$26,455
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,435$26,455
Total Invoice$35,719$24,808
Adjustments for Features-8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,900$24,808

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152014
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
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
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, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,605$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8190

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,423 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?
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
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 lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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