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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: $28,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,495 $23,800
Cargo net 100 50
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Cargo net 80 42
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,200 4,125
Options (change) 1,136 3,671
Destination 920 895
Total Price $38,615 $28,820

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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: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,115
Model Year20202017
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,615$28,820
Adjustments for Features-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$28,820

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202017
ModelGolf / GTIForte
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202017
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 Weight3,256 lb.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested365088%
Total Not Requested50012%

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