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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,445 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,067 $22,422
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 0 4,075
Options (change) 0 3,629
Destination 865 895
Total Price $35,310 $28,770
Total Invoice $33,932 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,410
Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,310$28,770
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,670$28,770
Total Invoice$33,932$26,946
Adjustments for Features-1,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,356$26,946

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanForte
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5760

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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