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Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $23,800
Base Invoice $42,465 $22,422
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 0 4,695
Options (change) 0 4,143
Destination 820 895
Total Price $45,100 $29,390
Total Invoice $43,285 $27,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,308
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,100$29,390
Adjustments for Features-6,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,310$29,390
Total Invoice$43,285$27,460
Adjustments for Features-6,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,768$27,460

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,865$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in171.3 in
Width76.9 in70.1 in
Height68.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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