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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanForteForte
TrimSEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $34,801 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo cover 200    
Cargo net 100 50 50
Universal garage door opener 325 350 350
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Cargo cover 152    
Cargo net 80 42 42
Universal garage door opener 270 291 291
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 625 4,620 4,620
Options (change) 502 4,081 4,081
Destination 900 895 895
Total Price $37,775 $27,615 $29,315
Total Invoice $36,203 $25,942 $27,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,041
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanForteForte
TrimSEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,775$27,615$29,315
Adjustments for Features-6,4900-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,285$27,615$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$36,203$25,942$27,398
Adjustments for Features-6,2200-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,983$25,942$27,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanForteForte
TrimSEL PremiumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,015$3,525$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,490$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2200-257

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length185.1 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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