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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelPassatPassatPassatForte
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $18,895
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $18,000
Cargo net 100 100 100 40
Floor mats 235      
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net 80 80 80 32
Floor mats 185      
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 335 100 100 3,590
Options (change) 265 80 80 3,127
Destination 820 820 820 695
Total Price $31,650 $35,190 $37,755 $23,180
Total Invoice $30,330 $33,765 $36,225 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,526
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelPassatPassatPassatForte
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,650$35,190$37,755$23,180
Adjustments for Features-4,155-6,265-6,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,495$28,925$31,390$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,330$33,765$36,225$21,822
Adjustments for Features-3,982-6,011-6,1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,348$27,754$30,118$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$3,770$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelPassatPassatPassatForte
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,680$7,790$7,890$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$6,265$6,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,982-6,011-6,1070

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelPassatForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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