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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,120 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $8,900 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,532 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $9,065 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $35,070 | $22,100 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $33,667 | $20,966 | $22,422 |
| Cargo net | 100 | 50 | 50 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |
| Cargo net | 80 | 42 | 42 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |
| Options (change) | 100 | 4,125 | 4,125 |
| Options (change) | 80 | 3,671 | 3,671 |
| Destination | 850 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $36,020 | $27,120 | $28,820 |
| Total Invoice | $34,597 | $25,532 | $26,988 |
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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: $6,185 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,457 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 220hp I4 | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,020 | $27,120 | $28,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,715 | 0 | -275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,305 | $27,120 | $28,545 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,425 |
| Total Invoice | $34,597 | $25,532 | $26,988 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,608 | 0 | -258 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,989 | $25,532 | $26,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,198 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| 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 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,215 | $3,500 | $3,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,715 | $0 | $275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,608 | 0 | -258 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,946 lb. | 2,929 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3650 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3650 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 12% |
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