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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,725

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelNiroNiroGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTouring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $28,171 $29,131
Premium Package 5,300      
Floor mats 135 135    
Cargo net 50 50 100 100
Driver Assistance Package     695 695
Lighting Package     995 995
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Premium Package 4,917      
Floor mats 108 108    
Cargo net 42 42 80 80
Driver Assistance Package     598 598
Lighting Package     856 856
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 5,485 185 2,030 2,030
Options (change) 5,067 150 1,734 1,734
Destination 940 940 820 820
Total Price $32,575 $33,125 $32,195 $33,195
Total Invoice $30,850 $31,460 $30,725 $31,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,623
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelNiroNiroGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTouring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,575$33,125$32,195$33,195
Adjustments for Features-3,960-4,310-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,615$28,815$31,145$33,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$2,050
Total Invoice$30,850$31,460$30,725$31,685
Adjustments for Features-3,750-4,093-1,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,100$27,367$29,723$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$267$0$1,962

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelNiroNiroGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXTouring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,450$7,800$4,540$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$4,310$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,750-4,093-1,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelNiroGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length171.5 in179.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,064 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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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested342553%
Total Not Requested302547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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