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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: $27,020 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $9,840 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,423 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $9,994 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Trim | R | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $34,590 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $33,207 | $22,422 |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| 6-speed manual | -1,400 | |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| 6-speed manual | -1,232 | |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 1,500 | 2,325 |
| Options (change) | 1,440 | 2,106 |
| Destination | 770 | 895 |
| Total Price | $36,860 | $27,020 |
| Total Invoice | $35,417 | $25,423 |
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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: $9,450 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,619 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Trim | R | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 256hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/27 MPG | 23/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,860 | $27,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | -390 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,470 | $27,020 |
| Total Invoice | $35,417 | $25,423 |
| Adjustments for Features | -375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,042 | $25,423 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Trim | R | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $3,015 | $2,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $390 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -375 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,326 lb. | 2,976 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
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
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 36% |
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