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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: $19,930

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,867

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,625 $30,135 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,481 $28,930 $16,660
Cargo net 100 100 40
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Cargo net 80 80 32
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 100 100 1,740
Options (change) 80 80 1,512
Destination 820 820 695
Total Price $29,545 $31,055 $19,930
Total Invoice $28,381 $29,830 $18,867

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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: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,469
Model Year201620162010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,545$31,055$19,930
Adjustments for Features-3,170-4,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$26,510$19,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$28,381$29,830$18,867
Adjustments for Features-3,045-4,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,336$25,464$18,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$128$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,465$5,840$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$4,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,045-4,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in178.3 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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