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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: $27,505

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,837

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $33,975
Base Invoice $19,811 $32,617
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Options (change) 5,665 1,020
Options (change) 5,176 978
Destination 850 820
Total Price $27,505 $35,815
Total Invoice $25,837 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,723
Model Year20162012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$27,505$35,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$33,885
Total Invoice$25,837$34,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,837$32,560

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162012
ModelForteTiguan
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,855

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162012
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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested397586%
Total Not Requested65014%

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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