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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: $26,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,659

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $30,135
Base Invoice $19,811 $28,930
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 100
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 80
Options (change) 4,365 100
Options (change) 3,998 80
Destination 850 820
Total Price $26,205 $31,055
Total Invoice $24,659 $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: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,340
Model Year20162016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,205$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,205$30,190
Total Invoice$24,659$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,659$28,999

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-831

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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 Year20162016
ModelForteGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length171.3 in167.5 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested372581%
Total Not Requested90019%

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