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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,835

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTIRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $16,660
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 1,700
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 1,480
Destination 770 770 695
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $19,890
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $18,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,644
Model Year201220122010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTIRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$19,890
Adjustments for Features-2,770-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$32,140$19,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$18,835
Adjustments for Features-2,662-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,479$30,882$18,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,403$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTIRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,115$5,065$345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,662-4,5350

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested217554%
Total Not Requested187546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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