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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: $9,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,659

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,667 $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 850 850
Total Price $36,020 $26,205
Total Invoice $34,597 $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: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,769
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp 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$36,020$26,205
Adjustments for Features-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$26,205
Total Invoice$34,597$24,659
Adjustments for Features-4,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,428$24,659

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, 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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$6,640$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in171.3 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft356.4 ft3

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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 mirror150Yes
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 Requested387584%
Total Not Requested75016%

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