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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: $26,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920152015
ModelGolf / GTIForteForte
TrimGTI AutobahnEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $19,690 $20,890
Cargo net 100 50 50
UVO   600  
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo net 80 42 42
UVO   558  
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 100 5,565 4,365
Options (change) 80 5,027 3,931
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $36,990 $26,080 $26,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,904
Model Year201920152015
ModelGolf / GTIForteForte
TrimGTI AutobahnEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$36,990$26,080$26,080
Adjustments for Features-3,840-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,150$25,205$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201920152015
ModelGolf / GTIForteForte
TrimGTI AutobahnEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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  
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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$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$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Total Value of Features$6,640$3,675$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-8250

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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 Year20192015
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 Weight2,874 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested285079%
Total Not Requested77521%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested260078%
Total Not Requested75022%

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