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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: $22,325

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,160

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,800 $25,095
Base Invoice $18,860 $24,091
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,750 5,700
Options (change) 1,525 5,472
Destination 775 820
Total Price $22,325 $31,615
Total Invoice $21,160 $30,383

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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: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,262
Model Year20132014
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,325$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,325$29,575
Total Invoice$21,160$30,383
Adjustments for Features0-1,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,160$28,422

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,475$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,961

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
ModelForteGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length170.9 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

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