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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: $27,505

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,837

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $20,990
Base Invoice $32,617 $19,811
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 1,020 5,665
Options (change) 978 5,176
Destination 820 850
Total Price $35,815 $27,505
Total Invoice $34,415 $25,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,723
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,815$27,505
Adjustments for Features-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,885$27,505
Total Invoice$34,415$25,837
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,560$25,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,230$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in171.3 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height65.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested397586%
Total Not Requested65014%

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