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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: $32,575

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,850

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelNiroNiroGolf / GTI
TrimEXTouring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $29,385
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $28,210
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Driver Assistance Package     1,495
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42 80
Driver Assistance Package     1,286
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 5,485 185 2,830
Options (change) 5,067 150 2,422
Destination 940 940 820
Total Price $32,575 $33,125 $33,035
Total Invoice $30,850 $31,460 $31,452

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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: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year201820182016
ModelNiroNiroGolf / GTI
TrimEXTouring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,575$33,125$33,035
Adjustments for Features-360-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$32,415$33,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,850$31,460$31,452
Adjustments for Features-341-6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,509$30,786$31,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182016
ModelNiroNiroGolf / GTI
TrimEXTouring1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,475$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-341-6740

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
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
Leather seating surfaces450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
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 Requested447569%
Total Not Requested197531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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