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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222012
ModelTaosForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,090 $18,100
Sunroof 1,200 750
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof 0 655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 1,200 2,550
Options (change) 0 2,225
Destination 1,295 750
Total Price $34,585 $21,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Taos SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,218
Model Year20222012
ModelTaosForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$34,585$21,400
Adjustments for Features-7,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,620$21,400

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20222012
ModelTaosForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
USB-C port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$9,865$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2980

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20222012
ModelTaosForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in104.3 in
Length175.8 in170.9 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height64.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.9 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Forte specs.

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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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