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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $27,405 $31,550
Base Invoice $17,240 $25,396 $29,192
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Navigation system   1,990 1,990
Panoramic sunroof   1,300 1,300
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Navigation system   1,758 1,758
Panoramic sunroof   1,148 1,148
Options (change) 2,550 3,290 3,290
Options (change) 2,225 2,906 2,906
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $21,400 $31,445 $35,590
Total Invoice $20,215 $29,052 $32,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,216
Model Year201220102010
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$21,400$31,445$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$29,690$30,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195
Total Invoice$20,215$29,052$32,848
Adjustments for Features0-1,621-4,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,215$27,431$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,074

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220102010
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,930$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,621-4,343

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122010
ModelForteTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in102.5 in
Length170.9 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,433 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 in54.8 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,
Behind R2
19.423.0 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82598%
Total Not Requested152%

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