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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: $25,290

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,862

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $29,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $18,759 $19,717
Executive Package 11,720 11,720      
Technology Package       2,000 1,800
Premium Package       2,600 2,200
Rear bumper protector       75 75
Floor mats       115 115
Executive Package 11,145 11,145      
Technology Package       1,800 1,624
Premium Package       2,348 1,986
Rear bumper protector       62 62
Floor mats       93 93
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 4,790 4,190
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 4,303 3,765
Destination 870 870 870 800 800
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $25,290 $25,890
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $23,862 $24,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,944
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$25,290$25,890
Adjustments for Features-6,605-6,605-6,655-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,360$52,860$55,625$24,415$25,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,265$0$1,475
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$23,862$24,282
Adjustments for Features-6,286-6,286-6,333-8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,980$50,308$52,937$23,036$24,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,957$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$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$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$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$25
Surround sound$250$250   
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
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
Total Value of Features$8,705$8,705$8,755$2,975$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,605$6,605$6,655$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,286-6,286-6,333-8260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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
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
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested260045%
Total Not Requested316555%

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
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
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested260045%
Total Not Requested316555%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested345095%
Total Not Requested1755%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested320096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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