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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: $21,765

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,547

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $18,300
Base Invoice $31,323 $17,430
Trim Pack 3 2,325  
Navigation Package 2,475  
Technology Package   1,900
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Trim Pack 3 2,053  
Navigation Package 2,185  
Technology Package   1,655
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,800 2,690
Options (change) 4,238 2,342
Destination 750 775
Total Price $39,150 $21,765
Total Invoice $36,311 $20,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,592
Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine251hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$39,150$21,765
Adjustments for Features-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$21,765
Total Invoice$36,311$20,547
Adjustments for Features-6,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,139$20,547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$9,705$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in104.3 in
Length202.5 in170.9 in
Width76.9 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,621 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

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