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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte 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.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,125 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $7,240 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $7,411 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Trim | GTI | R | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $24,595 | $34,590 | $19,800 |
| Base Invoice | $23,611 | $33,207 | $18,860 |
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,000 | 1,500 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 5,760 | 1,440 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 775 |
| Total Price | $31,365 | $36,860 | $24,125 |
| Total Invoice | $30,141 | $35,417 | $22,730 |
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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: $7,500 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,656 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Trim | GTI | R | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | 300, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $31,365 | $36,860 | $24,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,950 | -260 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,365 | $34,910 | $23,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,141 | $35,417 | $22,730 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,874 | -245 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,141 | $33,543 | $22,485 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,402 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Trim | GTI | R | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $1,915 | $3,865 | $2,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,950 | $260 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,874 | -245 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 170.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,969 lb. | 2,782 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| 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 |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 26% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 14% |
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