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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: $18,315

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $12,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,845

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelPassatPassatForte
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,295 $33,995 $16,600
Base Invoice $28,093 $32,601 $16,271
Cargo net 100 100 50
Rear spoiler 375 375 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Cargo net 80 80 42
Rear spoiler 300 300 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 475 475 820
Options (change) 380 380 679
Destination 820 820 895
Total Price $30,590 $35,290 $18,315
Total Invoice $29,293 $33,801 $17,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,403
Model Year201720172017
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)?, 8400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$30,590$35,290$18,315
Adjustments for Features-9,445-11,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,145$23,495$18,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$29,293$33,801$17,845
Adjustments for Features-9,045-11,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,248$22,504$17,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,256$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row 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 
Metal pedals $75 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$12,165$370
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,445$11,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,045-11,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,481 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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