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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelTiguanTiguanForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,405 $31,550 $18,100
Base Invoice $25,396 $29,192 $17,240
Navigation system 1,990 1,990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,300  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Navigation system 1,758 1,758  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,148  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 3,290 3,290 2,550
Options (change) 2,906 2,906 2,225
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $31,445 $35,590 $21,400
Total Invoice $29,052 $32,848 $20,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,216
Model Year201020102012
ModelTiguanTiguanForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,445$35,590$21,400
Adjustments for Features-1,755-4,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,690$30,885$21,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$0
Total Invoice$29,052$32,848$20,215
Adjustments for Features-1,621-4,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,431$28,505$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,074$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102012
ModelTiguanTiguanForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$4,930$7,880$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$4,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,621-4,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelTiguanForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in170.9 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,843 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft30.0 ft3

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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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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