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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: $14,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForteTiguan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $35,175
Base Invoice $16,090 $33,768
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Options (change) 3,550 0
Options (change) 3,175 0
Destination 695 825
Total Price $21,140 $36,000
Total Invoice $19,960 $34,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,334
Model Year20112013
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$36,000
Adjustments for Features0-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$30,485
Total Invoice$19,960$34,593
Adjustments for Features0-5,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,960$29,294

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112013
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
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,299

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112013
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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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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested147592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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