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Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,015

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,280 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $13,550 $24,192 $23,803 $33,403
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
Options (change) 1,085 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 0 0 0
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $16,015 $25,995 $25,590 $35,590
Total Invoice $15,157 $24,987 $24,598 $34,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,163
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine110hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$16,015$25,995$25,590$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-2,370-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,015$23,725$23,220$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0$6,100
Total Invoice$15,157$24,987$24,598$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-2,182-2,278-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,157$22,805$22,320$28,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0$5,853

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$970$3,240$3,340$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270$2,370$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,182-2,278-6,025

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.4 in101.5 in
Length158.1 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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