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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,241

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIForteForte
TrimGTI AutobahnEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,930 $20,966 $22,422
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100 50 50
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80 42 42
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 1,095 3,775 3,775
Options (change) 936 3,380 3,380
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $32,050 $26,770 $28,470
Total Invoice $30,686 $25,241 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,596
Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIForteForte
TrimGTI AutobahnEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,050$26,770$28,470
Adjustments for Features0-160-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,050$26,610$28,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$30,686$25,241$26,697
Adjustments for Features0-151-314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,686$25,090$26,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,293

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620172017
ModelGolf / GTIForteForte
TrimGTI AutobahnEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,350$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-151-314

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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 Year20162017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested320075%
Total Not Requested105025%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested320077%
Total Not Requested95023%

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