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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: $27,155 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $4,540 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,546 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $4,913 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SX | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $24,295 |
| Base Invoice | $19,811 | $23,323 |
| Premium Tech Package | 4,200 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Autobahn Package | 5,530 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,863 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 929 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Autobahn Package | 5,310 | |
| Options (change) | 5,315 | 6,630 |
| Options (change) | 4,885 | 6,366 |
| Destination | 850 | 770 |
| Total Price | $27,155 | $31,695 |
| Total Invoice | $25,546 | $30,459 |
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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: $5,225 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,557 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SX | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 24/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,155 | $31,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -685 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,470 | $31,695 |
| Total Invoice | $25,546 | $30,459 |
| Adjustments for Features | -644 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,902 | $30,459 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SX | GTI |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,500 | $2,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $685 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -644 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,122 lb. | 3,090 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2875 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2825 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 30% |
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