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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: $27,650

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,875

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $20,890
Base Invoice $42,465 $19,707
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 0 5,935
Options (change) 0 5,343
Destination 820 825
Total Price $45,100 $27,650
Total Invoice $43,285 $25,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,557
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,100$27,650
Adjustments for Features-7,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,960$27,650
Total Invoice$43,285$25,875
Adjustments for Features-6,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,432$25,875

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanForte
TrimSEL PremiumSX
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
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 
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 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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$10,915$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8530

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
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.3,122 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 in53.0 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		140.6 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested300090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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