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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,165

Kia Seltos LX   
Difference: $3,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222022202120212021
ModelTaosTaosTaosSeltosSeltosSeltos
TrimSSESELLXSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,495 $27,895 $32,090 $21,990 $21,990 $25,390
AWD 2,045 1,450 1,555   1,500  
AWD 0 0 0   0  
Options (change) 2,045 1,450 1,555 0 1,500 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $26,835 $30,640 $34,940 $23,165 $24,665 $26,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22
Model Year202220222022202120212021
ModelTaosTaosTaosSeltosSeltosSeltos
TrimSSESELLXSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4146hp I4146hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG27/31 MPG27/31 MPG27/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-18225/45-19215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,835$30,640$34,940$23,165$24,665$26,565
Adjustments for Features-1,545-3,845-8,8450-2,450-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,290$26,795$26,095$23,165$22,215$21,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,505$805$1,805$855$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year202220222022202120212021
ModelTaosTaosTaosSeltosSeltosSeltos
TrimSSESELLXSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
Proximity key $250$250  $250
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start $150$150  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200 $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Lane departure warning  $200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400 $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50 $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250$250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Rear air vents $100$100  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
Navigation system  $600   
Satellite radio $200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25   
USB port   $25$25$25
USB-C port$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system $25 $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0   
Wireless charging station $75$75  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog lights  $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Road sign information  $75   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Total Value of Features$5,890$8,190$13,190$4,345$6,795$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$3,845$8,845$0$2,450$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-75-163-3280-117-230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20222021
ModelTaosSeltos
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length175.8 in172.0 in
Width72.5 in70.9 in
Height64.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,430 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.9 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Taos S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested44069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Taos SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Taos SEL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
225/45HR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Terrain selector200No
AWD0Yes
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Kia Seltos S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200No
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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