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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: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanForte
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $15,995
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $15,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Premium Package     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
4-speed automatic     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Premium Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     870
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 0 0 3,090
Options (change) 0 0 2,762
Destination 820 820 695
Total Price $38,710 $45,100 $19,780
Total Invoice $37,157 $43,285 $18,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,133
Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanForte
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,710$45,100$19,780
Adjustments for Features-8,685-12,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,025$32,715$19,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,157$43,285$18,687
Adjustments for Features-8,337-11,8870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,820$31,398$18,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanForte
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,880$14,580$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,685$12,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,337-11,8870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelRoutanForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in104.3 in
Length202.5 in178.3 in
Width76.9 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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