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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: $27,290

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,672

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $20,966 $22,422
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289    
Lux Package 2,900   2,900    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275    
Premium Tech Package       3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Cargo net       50 50
Rear bumper protector       75 75
Cargo mat       95 95
Floor mats       125 125
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225    
Lux Package 2,561   2,561    
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243    
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Cargo net       42 42
Rear bumper protector       62 62
Cargo mat       78 78
Floor mats       102 102
Options (change) 6,814 3,914 6,814 4,295 4,295
Options (change) 5,988 3,427 5,988 3,811 3,811
Destination 750 750 750 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $46,864 $53,564 $49,214 $27,290 $28,990
Total Invoice $42,941 $49,174 $44,997 $25,672 $27,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,393
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,864$53,564$49,214$27,290$28,990
Adjustments for Features-4,230-5,080-4,2300-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,634$48,484$44,984$27,290$28,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0$1,425
Total Invoice$42,941$49,174$44,997$25,672$27,128
Adjustments for Features-3,876-4,664-3,8680-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,065$44,510$41,129$25,672$26,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,445$2,064$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
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$0
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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$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 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
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$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,505$8,355$7,505$3,275$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$5,080$4,230$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,876-4,664-3,8680-257

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

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%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested77518%

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?
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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