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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: $26,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,659

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $20,990
Base Invoice $28,930 $19,811
Cargo net 100 50
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Floor mats   115
Cargo net 80 42
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 100 4,365
Options (change) 80 3,998
Destination 820 850
Total Price $31,055 $26,205
Total Invoice $29,830 $24,659

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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: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,340
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,055$26,205
Adjustments for Features-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$26,205
Total Invoice$29,830$24,659
Adjustments for Features-8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,999$24,659

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8310

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in171.3 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested372581%
Total Not Requested90019%

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