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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: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelTiguanTiguanForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,390 $34,445 $18,100
Base Invoice $30,135 $33,067 $17,240
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 0 0 2,550
Options (change) 0 0 2,225
Destination 865 865 750
Total Price $32,255 $35,310 $21,400
Total Invoice $31,000 $33,932 $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: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,998
Model Year201620162012
ModelTiguanTiguanForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/26 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$32,255$35,310$21,400
Adjustments for Features-3,940-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$29,545$21,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$31,000$33,932$20,215
Adjustments for Features-3,787-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,213$28,392$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,179$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162012
ModelTiguanTiguanForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,415$8,240$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,787-5,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelTiguanForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in104.3 in
Length174.5 in170.9 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height65.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,404 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum
56.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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