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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $19,800
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $18,860
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350 1,800
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275  
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959 1,570
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243  
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 3,625 3,625 3,625 3,550
Options (change) 3,202 3,202 3,202 3,095
Destination 750 750 750 775
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0
Total Price $43,675 $53,275 $46,025 $24,125
Total Invoice $40,155 $48,949 $42,211 $22,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,591
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
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)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$43,675$53,275$46,025$24,125
Adjustments for Features-4,170-7,320-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,505$45,955$41,855$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$2,350$0
Total Invoice$40,155$48,949$42,211$22,730
Adjustments for Features-3,834-6,726-3,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,321$42,223$38,387$22,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,902$2,066$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,320$10,470$7,320$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$7,320$4,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,834-6,726-3,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelTouaregForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in104.3 in
Length187.2 in170.9 in
Width75.9 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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