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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: $26,580

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,970

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $47,950 $60,565 $20,990
Base Invoice $42,273 $45,601 $57,598 $19,811
Executive Package 9,550 9,550    
Premium Tech Package       4,200
Universal garage door opener       350
Rear bumper protector       75
Floor mats       115
Executive Package 9,081 9,081    
Premium Tech Package       3,863
Universal garage door opener       291
Rear bumper protector       62
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 0 4,740
Options (change) 9,081 9,081 0 4,309
Destination 820 820 820 850
Total Price $54,820 $58,320 $61,385 $26,580
Total Invoice $52,174 $55,502 $58,418 $24,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,442
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
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)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$54,820$58,320$61,385$26,580
Adjustments for Features-7,105-7,105-7,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,715$51,215$54,380$26,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,665$0
Total Invoice$52,174$55,502$58,418$24,970
Adjustments for Features-6,762-6,762-6,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,412$48,740$51,752$24,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$6,340$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,205$9,205$9,105$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$7,105$7,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,762-6,762-6,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelTouaregForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in171.3 in
Width76.4 in70.1 in
Height68.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft356.4 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 seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested167535%
Total Not Requested315065%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested167535%
Total Not Requested315065%

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 seats200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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