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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: $22,225

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $13,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,039

Kia Rio5 SX   
Difference: $13,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,905 $35,070
Base Invoice $19,801 $33,667
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Options (change) 470 0
Options (change) 388 0
Destination 850 850
Total Price $22,225 $35,920
Total Invoice $21,039 $34,517

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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: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,491
Model Year20162018
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$22,225$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,225$30,730
Total Invoice$21,039$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-4,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,039$29,530

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,987

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length159.4 in167.6 in
Width67.7 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.8 ft353.7 ft3

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