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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: $27,145

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,552

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,950 $57,450 $60,185 $63,685 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $51,080 $54,408 $57,196 $60,524 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Tech Package         3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener         350 350
Rear bumper protector         75 75
Floor mats         125 125
Premium Tech Package         3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener         291 291
Rear bumper protector         62 62
Floor mats         102 102
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,691 3,691
Destination 910 910 910 910 895 895
Total Price $54,860 $58,360 $61,095 $64,595 $27,145 $28,845
Total Invoice $51,990 $55,318 $58,106 $61,434 $25,552 $27,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,468
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8620, 10620, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/40-21275/40-21215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,860$58,360$61,095$64,595$27,145$28,845
Adjustments for Features-7,355-7,355-8,655-8,6550-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,505$51,005$52,440$55,940$27,145$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$4,935$8,435$0$1,425
Total Invoice$51,990$55,318$58,106$61,434$25,552$27,008
Adjustments for Features-6,970-6,972-8,232-8,2310-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,020$48,346$49,874$53,203$25,552$26,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,326$4,854$8,183$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregForteForte
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input    $50$50
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$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 
Approach detection    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$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$10,805$10,805$12,105$12,105$3,450$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,355$7,355$8,655$8,655$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,970-6,972-8,232-8,2310-257

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,697 lb.2,929 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 in53.8 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
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested415098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested405098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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