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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: $27,020

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,423

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,422 $33,207
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 2,325 1,500
Options (change) 2,106 1,440
Destination 895 770
Total Price $27,020 $36,860
Total Invoice $25,423 $35,417

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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: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,667
Model Year20172012
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,020$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$36,520
Total Invoice$25,423$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,423$35,090

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelForteGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327

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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 Year20172012
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 Weight2,976 lb.3,326 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested147536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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