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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $30,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $17,495
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $16,660
Lux Package 6,020 6,020    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Sunroof       700
Universal garage door opener       70
Lux Package 5,724 5,724    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145
Leather seating surfaces       870
Sunroof       610
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 6,020 6,020 0 1,950
Options (change) 5,724 5,724 0 1,680
Destination 870 870 870 695
Total Price $50,265 $53,765 $62,280 $20,140
Total Invoice $47,845 $51,173 $59,270 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,886
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19215/45-17
Total Price$50,265$53,765$62,280$20,140
Adjustments for Features-9,375-9,375-10,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,890$44,390$51,655$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$10,765$0
Total Invoice$47,845$51,173$59,270$19,035
Adjustments for Features-8,924-8,923-10,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,921$42,250$49,159$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,329$10,238$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
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 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $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$11,420$11,420$12,670$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,375$9,375$10,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,924-8,923-10,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelTouaregForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in104.3 in
Length188.8 in178.3 in
Width76.4 in69.9 in
Height68.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.2,708 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
265/50HR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90021%
Total Not Requested331579%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
265/50HR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90021%
Total Not Requested331579%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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