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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: $30,340

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $2,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelSeltosGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,990 $29,385
Floor mats 130  
Cargo net 50 100
Sunroof 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Lighting Package   995
Door sill trim plates   240
Floor mats 0  
Cargo net 0 80
Sunroof 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Lighting Package   856
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,175 2,830
Options (change) 0 2,422
Destination 1,175 820
Total Price $30,340 $33,035

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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: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,372
Model Year20212016
ModelSeltosGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,340$33,035
Adjustments for Features-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$33,035

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212016
ModelSeltosGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit intervention$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,700$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212016
ModelSeltosGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.5 in
Length172.0 in179.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height63.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100Yes
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested90031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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