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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: $12,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSELR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $32,995 $36,880
Base Invoice $17,240 $31,675 $35,406
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Options (change) 2,550 0 0
Options (change) 2,225 0 0
Destination 750 865 865
Total Price $21,400 $33,860 $37,745
Total Invoice $20,215 $32,540 $36,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,860
Model Year201220142014
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSELR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$21,400$33,860$37,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$31,295$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$20,215$32,540$36,271
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-5,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,215$30,075$30,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$464

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220142014
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimEXSELR-Line
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$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  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,725$5,290$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,465-5,732

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122014
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested147589%
Total Not Requested17511%

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