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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $19,600
Base Invoice $28,930 $18,670
Cargo net 100 40
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net 80 32
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 100 3,590
Options (change) 80 3,127
Destination 820 750
Total Price $31,055 $23,940
Total Invoice $29,830 $22,547

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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: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,780
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,055$23,940
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$23,940
Total Invoice$29,830$22,547
Adjustments for Features-1,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,327$22,547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,015$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5030

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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 Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.5 in170.9 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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