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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $33,975
Base Invoice $16,090 $32,617
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Options (change) 3,550 1,020
Options (change) 3,175 978
Destination 695 820
Total Price $21,140 $35,815
Total Invoice $19,960 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,309
Model Year20112012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
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$21,140$35,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$30,460
Total Invoice$19,960$34,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,960$29,269

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$2,375$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,146

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112012
ModelForteTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in102.5 in
Length170.9 in174.5 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in65.6 in
Curb Weight2,843 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft356.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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