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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: $27,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,713

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $22,100
Base Invoice $31,323 $20,966
Navigation Package 2,475  
Premium Package 4,900  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Navigation Package 2,185  
Premium Package 4,538  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 7,375 4,345
Options (change) 6,723 3,852
Destination 750 895
Total Price $41,725 $27,340
Total Invoice $38,796 $25,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,187
Model Year20092017
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine251hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$41,725$27,340
Adjustments for Features-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,535$27,340
Total Invoice$38,796$25,713
Adjustments for Features-3,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,900$25,713

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,515$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
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.2,928 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 in53.8 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
141.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
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 Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested190050%
Total Not Requested192550%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 Requested335079%
Total Not Requested90021%

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