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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: $30,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $47,950 $60,565 $19,800
Base Invoice $42,273 $45,601 $57,598 $18,860
Executive Package 9,550 9,550    
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Executive Package 9,081 9,081    
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 0 3,550
Options (change) 9,081 9,081 0 3,095
Destination 820 820 820 775
Total Price $54,820 $58,320 $61,385 $24,125
Total Invoice $52,174 $55,502 $58,418 $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: $22,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,025
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19215/45-17
Total Price$54,820$58,320$61,385$24,125
Adjustments for Features-7,795-7,795-7,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,025$50,525$53,690$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,665$0
Total Invoice$52,174$55,502$58,418$22,730
Adjustments for Features-7,419-7,418-7,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,755$48,084$51,095$22,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,329$6,340$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
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 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,620$10,620$10,520$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,795$7,795$7,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,419-7,418-7,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelTouaregForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in104.3 in
Length188.8 in170.9 in
Width76.4 in69.9 in
Height68.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested115024%
Total Not Requested367576%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested115024%
Total Not Requested367576%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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