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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimSXSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $22,422 $31,239 $33,120
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Options (change) 4,075 0 0
Options (change) 3,629 0 0
Destination 895 865 865
Total Price $28,770 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $26,946 $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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,489
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimSXSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$28,770$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$31,730$33,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$26,946$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,669-1,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$30,435$32,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,974

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201820172017
ModelForteTiguanTiguan
TrimSXSportSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
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 
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Approach detection$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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$3,500$5,240$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,669-1,576

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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