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Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelNiroGolf / GTI
TrimTouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,650 $30,245
Advanced Technology Package 1,900  
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net 50 100
Advanced Technology Package 1,747  
Floor mats 104  
Cargo net 42 80
Options (change) 2,080 100
Options (change) 1,893 80
Destination 895 850
Total Price $32,625 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,503
Model Year20172018
ModelNiroGolf / GTI
TrimTouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine104hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,625$31,195
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,090$31,195

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelNiroGolf / GTI
TrimTouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4530

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See a complete comparison of Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelNiroGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length171.5 in179.8 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.5 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Niro Touring

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
AC power outlet100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested97551%

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