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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: $26,155

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,617

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,611 $19,811
Autobahn Package 6,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Floor mats   115
Autobahn Package 5,760  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 7,100 4,315
Options (change) 6,816 3,956
Destination 770 850
Total Price $32,465 $26,155
Total Invoice $31,197 $24,617

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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: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,349
Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,465$26,155
Adjustments for Features-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,225$26,155
Total Invoice$31,197$24,617
Adjustments for Features-2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,966$24,617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
HD radio $50
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,840$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested282561%
Total Not Requested180039%

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