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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,930

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,867

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelForteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,495 $28,625 $30,135
Base Invoice $16,660 $27,481 $28,930
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Cargo net 40 100 100
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Cargo net 32 80 80
Options (change) 1,740 100 100
Options (change) 1,512 80 80
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $19,930 $29,545 $31,055
Total Invoice $18,867 $28,381 $29,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,469
Model Year201020162016
ModelForteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,930$29,545$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,930$26,375$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$18,867$28,381$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-3,045-4,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,867$25,336$25,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020162016
ModelForteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,295$4,465$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,045-4,366

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length178.3 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.752.7 ft3

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