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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: $28,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,091 $22,422
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Floor mats   125
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,700 3,725
Options (change) 5,472 3,338
Destination 820 895
Total Price $31,615 $28,420
Total Invoice $30,383 $26,655

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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: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,496
Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,615$28,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$26,535
Total Invoice$30,383$26,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$24,887

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142017
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,290$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,768

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142017
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested235057%
Total Not Requested180043%

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