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Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,420

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201320132013
ModelSeltosGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,990 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795
Floor mats 130      
Sunroof 700      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295      
Tech Package   3,425    
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
Floor mats 0      
Sunroof 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0      
Tech Package   3,289    
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 1,125 3,425 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 0 3,289 5,952 1,651
Destination 1,175 795 795 795
Total Price $30,290 $29,420 $31,790 $37,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,464
Model Year2021201320132013
ModelSeltosGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8300, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,290$29,420$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-9,3600-1,400-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,930$29,420$30,390$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970$4,540

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2021201320132013
ModelSeltosGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700  $1700
FWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Cyclist detection$25   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle exit intervention$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000   
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$11,625$2,265$3,665$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,360$0$1,400$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3630-1,345-3,219

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212013
ModelSeltosGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.5 in
Length172.0 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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