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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,180 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $12,260 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $11,983 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SX | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $17,495 | $30,470 | $35,070 |
| Base Invoice | $16,660 | $29,252 | $33,667 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | 325 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | 695 | |
| Sunroof | 700 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | 100 | 100 |
| Universal garage door opener | 70 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | 270 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | 598 | |
| Sunroof | 610 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | 80 | 80 |
| Universal garage door opener | 55 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 1,120 | 100 |
| Options (change) | 1,712 | 948 | 80 |
| Destination | 695 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $20,180 | $32,440 | $36,020 |
| Total Invoice | $19,067 | $31,050 | $34,597 |
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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: $6,715 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SX | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 220hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $20,180 | $32,440 | $36,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,545 | -7,770 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,180 | $26,895 | $28,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,355 |
| Total Invoice | $19,067 | $31,050 | $34,597 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,307 | -7,463 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,067 | $25,743 | $27,134 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,391 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SX | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | $500 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | $0 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,545 | $7,090 | $9,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,545 | $7,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,307 | -7,463 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 2,946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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