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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: $26,030

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,421

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,890 $24,595
Base Invoice $19,707 $23,611
Premium Package 2,300  
Technology Package 1,900  
Floor mats 115  
Autobahn Package   6,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,079  
Technology Package 1,717  
Floor mats 93  
Autobahn Package   5,760
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,315 7,100
Options (change) 3,889 6,816
Destination 825 770
Total Price $26,030 $32,465
Total Invoice $24,421 $31,197

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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: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,020
Model Year20152012
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,030$32,465
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,770$32,465
Total Invoice$24,421$31,197
Adjustments for Features-2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,177$31,197

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelForteGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length171.3 in165.4 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested210063%
Total Not Requested125037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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