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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,525

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,808

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $3,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanNiroNiro
TrimSELEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $32,617 $24,843 $30,370
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Premium Package   5,300  
Floor mats   135 135
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Premium Package   4,917  
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 1,020 5,435 135
Options (change) 978 5,025 108
Destination 820 940 940
Total Price $35,815 $32,525 $33,075
Total Invoice $34,415 $30,808 $31,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,473
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanNiroNiro
TrimSELEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$35,815$32,525$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$30,555$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$34,415$30,808$31,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,866-2,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$28,942$29,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$272

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanNiroNiro
TrimSELEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,705$6,675$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,866-2,204

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanNiro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in171.5 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height65.6 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft354.5 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 Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested322550%
Total Not Requested322550%

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