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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: $20,625

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $8,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,707

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $8,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,700 $28,625 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $17,915 $27,481 $28,930 $34,225
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104      
Cargo net 42 80 80 80
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Options (change) 1,030 100 100 100
Options (change) 897 80 80 80
Destination 895 820 820 820
Total Price $20,625 $29,545 $31,055 $36,570
Total Invoice $19,707 $28,381 $29,830 $35,125

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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: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,321
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,625$29,545$31,055$36,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,490-4,865-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$26,055$26,190$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135$4,700
Total Invoice$19,707$28,381$29,830$35,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,353-4,673-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,707$25,028$25,157$29,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$129$4,512

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelRio5Golf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,725$5,215$6,590$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490$4,865$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,353-4,673-5,585

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelRio5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.6 in103.8 in
Length160.0 in167.5 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.8 ft352.7 ft3

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