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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: $25,980

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $20,390
Base Invoice $31,323 $19,367
Navigation Package 2,475  
Trim Pack 3 2,325  
Premium Tech Package   4,500
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Navigation Package 2,185  
Trim Pack 3 2,053  
Premium Tech Package   4,081
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,800 4,740
Options (change) 4,238 4,278
Destination 750 850
Total Price $39,150 $25,980
Total Invoice $36,311 $24,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,860
Model Year20092016
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine251hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$39,150$25,980
Adjustments for Features-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$25,980
Total Invoice$36,311$24,495
Adjustments for Features-3,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,355$24,495

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,965$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,621 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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
141.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested360086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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