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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: $19,670

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $15,995
Base Invoice $28,680 $15,230
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
4-speed automatic   1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 1,300 2,980
Options (change) 1,148 2,675
Destination 750 695
Total Price $33,040 $19,670
Total Invoice $30,578 $18,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,147
Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,040$19,670
Adjustments for Features-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$19,670
Total Invoice$30,578$18,600
Adjustments for Features-4,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,747$18,600

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,490$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8310

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in178.3 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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