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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: $25,815

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,795 $20,900
Base Invoice $23,803 $19,717
Autobahn Package 6,200  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   115
Autobahn Package 5,952  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   1,624
Premium Package   1,986
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 7,300 4,115
Options (change) 7,008 3,703
Destination 795 800
Total Price $32,890 $25,815
Total Invoice $31,606 $24,220

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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: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,630
Model Year20132014
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,890$25,815
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,890$25,555
Total Invoice$31,606$24,220
Adjustments for Features0-244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,606$23,976

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
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
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested210063%
Total Not Requested125037%

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