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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: $22,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $36,495 $19,600
Cargo net 100 100 40
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Cargo net 80 80 32
Leather seating surfaces 598    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 2,220 1,200 1,790
Options (change) 2,004 1,136 1,557
Destination 920 920 750
Total Price $35,335 $38,615 $22,140

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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: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,321
Model Year202020202012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4228hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,335$38,615$22,140
Adjustments for Features-5,290-7,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,045$31,100$22,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202020202012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$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 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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$7,665$9,890$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$7,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-4000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in170.9 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.2,896 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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