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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: $27,030

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,361

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimSXSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $19,707 $31,239 $33,120
Premium Package 2,300    
Technology Package 1,900    
Floor mats 115    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Premium Package 2,079    
Technology Package 1,717    
Floor mats 93    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Options (change) 5,315 0 0
Options (change) 4,829 0 0
Destination 825 865 865
Total Price $27,030 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $25,361 $32,104 $33,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,738
Model Year201520172017
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimSXSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$27,030$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,030$31,380$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$25,361$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-1,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,361$30,099$32,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,974

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201520172017
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimSXSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,225$5,315$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,005-1,912

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152017
ModelForteTiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in102.5 in
Length171.3 in174.5 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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