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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: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $30,135
Base Invoice $17,520 $28,930
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 100
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 80
Options (change) 3,590 100
Options (change) 3,127 80
Destination 695 820
Total Price $22,680 $31,055
Total Invoice $21,342 $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: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,024
Model Year20112016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,680$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$28,490
Total Invoice$21,342$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,342$27,366

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,450$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,464

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length170.9 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,782 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft352.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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