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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,795 $35,995 $17,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   180
Cargo net 100 100 40
Leather seating surfaces 695   1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   145
Cargo net 80 80 32
Leather seating surfaces 598   870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 1,120 100 1,990
Options (change) 948 80 1,712
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $33,810 $36,990 $20,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,297
Model Year201920192010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4228hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,810$36,990$20,180
Adjustments for Features-5,545-7,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$29,220$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201920192010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
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 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
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
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,090$9,315$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$7,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-302-2050

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192010
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in178.3 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,874 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
17.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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