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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: $17,185

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $8,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,395 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $15,390 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 95      
Floor mats 72      
Options (change) 95 0 0 0
Options (change) 72 0 0 0
Destination 695 770 770 770
Total Price $17,185 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $16,157 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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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: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,075
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine110hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$17,185$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-1,195-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,185$24,610$24,170$30,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$5,845
Total Invoice$16,157$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,052-1,149-5,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,157$23,655$23,232$28,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$5,609

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25 $25
USB port$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
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$1,795$2,890$2,990$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095$1,195$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,052-1,149-5,136

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.4 in101.5 in
Length158.5 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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