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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: $22,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,945

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $19,600
Base Invoice $24,091 $18,670
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 5,700 1,750
Options (change) 5,472 1,525
Destination 820 750
Total Price $31,615 $22,100
Total Invoice $30,383 $20,945

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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: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,429
Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,615$22,100
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$22,100
Total Invoice$30,383$20,945
Adjustments for Features-2,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,374$20,945

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,515$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length165.4 in170.9 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.2,944 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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