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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: $20,225

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,374

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,700 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $17,915 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 130    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Floor mats 104    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Options (change) 630 0 0
Options (change) 564 0 0
Destination 895 770 770
Total Price $20,225 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $19,374 $24,381 $33,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,112
Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,225$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-1100-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,115$25,365$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,845
Total Invoice$19,374$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features-1050-3,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,269$24,381$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,608

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820122012
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,790$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1050-3,988

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.6 in101.5 in
Length160.0 in165.4 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.8 ft346.0 ft3

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