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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,670

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $33,975
Base Invoice $15,230 $32,617
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
FWD   0
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
4-speed automatic 960  
FWD   0
Options (change) 2,980 0
Options (change) 2,675 0
Destination 695 820
Total Price $19,670 $34,795
Total Invoice $18,600 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,836
Model Year20102012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/40-19
Total Price$19,670$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,670$28,550
Total Invoice$18,600$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-6,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,600$27,436

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,045$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,001

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102012
ModelForteTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in102.5 in
Length178.3 in174.5 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in65.6 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.756.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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