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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: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,837

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelTiguanForte
TrimR-LineSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,650 $20,990
Base Invoice $36,145 $19,811
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Floor mats   115
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 0 5,665
Options (change) 0 5,176
Destination 865 850
Total Price $38,515 $27,505
Total Invoice $37,010 $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: $8,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,588
Model Year20152016
ModelTiguanForte
TrimR-LineSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$38,515$27,505
Adjustments for Features-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,825$27,505
Total Invoice$37,010$25,837
Adjustments for Features-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,425$25,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152016
ModelTiguanForte
TrimR-LineSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
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$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,140$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152016
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
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested387584%
Total Not Requested75016%

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