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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: $20,745

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $14,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $13,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,700 $34,095
Base Invoice $16,880 $32,651
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Options (change) 2,295 0
Options (change) 2,072 0
Destination 750 820
Total Price $20,745 $34,915
Total Invoice $19,702 $33,471

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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: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,057
Model Year20122017
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,745$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,745$30,000
Total Invoice$19,702$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-4,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,702$28,759

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,425$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,712

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length159.3 in167.5 in
Width67.7 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,411 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.6 ft352.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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