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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: $16,935

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,157

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $3,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017201720172017201720172017201720172017
ModelRio5Rio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLXSXSWolfsburg EditionGTI SGTI SportSEGTI SESELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEe-Golf Limited Editione-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,095 $16,395 $19,895 $21,595 $25,595 $27,995 $25,445 $30,890 $27,995 $34,095 $35,655 $30,495 $33,795 $36,995
Base Invoice $14,570 $15,390 $19,099 $20,705 $24,571 $26,875 $24,427 $29,555 $26,875 $32,651 $34,229 $29,275 $32,443 $35,515
Value Package 750                          
195/55VR15 300                          
Floor mats 95 95                        
Value Package 665                          
195/55VR15 260                          
Floor mats 72 72                        
Options (change) 1,145 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 997 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $16,935 $17,185 $20,715 $22,415 $26,415 $28,815 $26,265 $31,710 $28,815 $34,915 $36,475 $23,815 $27,115 $30,315
Total Invoice $16,262 $16,157 $19,919 $21,525 $25,391 $27,695 $25,247 $30,375 $27,695 $33,471 $35,049 $22,595 $25,763 $28,835

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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: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,737
Model Year20112011201720172017201720172017201720172017201720172017
ModelRio5Rio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLXSXSWolfsburg EditionGTI SGTI SportSEGTI SESELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEe-Golf Limited Editione-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4134hp E134hp E134hp E
TransmissionA4A4M5M5M6M6T6M6T6M6M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16195/65-15195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$16,935$17,185$20,715$22,415$26,415$28,815$26,265$31,710$28,815$34,915$36,475$23,815$27,115$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-575-1,755-4,345-3,045-4,370-4,920-6,670-6,395-9,795-7,870-4,420-5,970-8,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,935$16,610$18,960$18,070$23,370$24,445$21,345$25,040$22,420$25,120$28,605$19,395$21,145$21,645
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$890$0$5,300$6,375$3,275$6,970$4,350$7,050$10,535$1,325$3,075$3,575
Total Invoice$16,262$16,157$19,919$21,525$25,391$27,695$25,247$30,375$27,695$33,471$35,049$22,595$25,763$28,835
Adjustments for Features0-541-1,688-4,172-2,927-4,200-4,729-6,389-6,146-9,390-7,562-4,194-5,672-8,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,262$15,616$18,231$17,353$22,464$23,495$20,518$23,986$21,549$24,081$27,487$18,401$20,091$20,588
Cost Above Minimum$646$0$878$0$5,111$6,142$3,165$6,633$4,196$6,728$10,134$1,048$2,738$3,235

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011201720172017201720172017201720172017201720172017
ModelRio5Rio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLXSXSWolfsburg EditionGTI SGTI SportSEGTI SESELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEe-Golf Limited Editione-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800            
5-speed manual  $0$0          
6-speed manual    $150$150 $150 $150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 $1100     
1-speed automatic           $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD          $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control         $600    
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250 $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system             $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150            
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200     $200    
Backup collision intervention            $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200     $200    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100     $100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100     $100    
Forward collision warning   $200     $200    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front            $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear            $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100 $100 $100$100   
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 $50$50       
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front        $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control        $125$125$125$125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield           $250$250$250
Heat pump            $250$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75        
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500 $500 $500    
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack           $0$0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger           $500$500$500
DC quick-charging capability            $750$750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable          $500   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 $0 $0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 $0 $0    
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200 $200 $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100  $1100$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system        $600$600   $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information        $25$25   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25$25$25  $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio        $100$100   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror          $150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25            
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125  $125 $125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers          $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150 $150$150$150$150  $150
LED headlights             $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights      $50 $50     
Steering-linked headlights     $150 $150 $150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10            
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10            
Xenon HID headlights     $500 $500 $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 $200 $200$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces       $900 $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50            
Metal pedals $75            
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat        $100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat        $100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat        $100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  $0 $0   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical         $500    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200 $200 $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 $0 $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100 $100     
Total Value of Features$1,620$2,195$3,375$5,965$4,665$5,990$6,540$8,290$8,015$11,415$9,490$6,040$7,590$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$1,755$4,345$3,045$4,370$4,920$6,670$6,395$9,795$7,870$4,420$5,970$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-1,688-4,172-2,927-4,200-4,729-6,389-6,146-9,390-7,562-4,194-5,672-8,247

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.4 in103.8 in
Length158.5 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,439 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.6 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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