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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,135 $16,895
Base Invoice $31,810 $16,090
FWD 0  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
FWD 0  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 0 3,550
Options (change) 0 3,175
Destination 820 695
Total Price $33,955 $21,140
Total Invoice $32,630 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,899
Model Year20112011
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,955$21,140
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$21,140
Total Invoice$32,630$19,960
Adjustments for Features-4,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,859$19,960

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$7,665$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
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 camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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