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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: $21,875

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,748

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $9,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,905 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $19,801 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 120    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Floor mats 97    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 120 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 97 5,760 1,440
Destination 850 770 770
Total Price $21,875 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $20,748 $30,141 $35,417

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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: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,210
Model Year201620122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,875$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-190-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$31,175$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$20,748$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-183-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,748$29,958$33,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,403

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,140$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-2,056

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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 Year20162012
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length159.4 in165.4 in
Width67.7 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.8 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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