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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,725

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,090

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDISX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $48,390 $68,340 $20,990
Base Invoice $36,183 $44,510 $62,785 $19,811
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249  
Premium Tech Package       4,200
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net       50
Rear bumper protector       75
Cargo mat       95
Floor mats       115
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199  
Premium Tech Package       3,863
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo net       42
Rear bumper protector       62
Cargo mat       78
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 3,599 3,599 3,599 4,885
Options (change) 3,158 3,158 3,158 4,429
Destination 690 690 690 850
Total Price $43,589 $52,679 $72,629 $26,725
Total Invoice $40,031 $48,358 $66,633 $25,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,644
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDISX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$43,589$52,679$72,629$26,725
Adjustments for Features-3,590-6,240-8,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,999$46,439$64,514$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,440$24,515$0
Total Invoice$40,031$48,358$66,633$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3,297-5,728-7,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,734$42,630$59,188$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,896$22,454$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDISX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,865$9,515$11,390$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$6,240$8,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,297-5,728-7,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelTouaregForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length187.2 in171.3 in
Width75.9 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 opener100Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested402587%
Total Not Requested60013%

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