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Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,795

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,565

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,695 $24,295
Base Invoice $15,610 $23,323
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Sunroof 750 2,100
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Sunroof 675 2,016
CD changer, in-dash 270  
Options (change) 1,450 2,100
Options (change) 1,305 2,016
Destination 650 770
Total Price $18,795 $27,165
Total Invoice $17,565 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,930
Model Year20092011
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/40-18
Total Price$18,795$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,795$24,445
Total Invoice$17,565$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-2,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,565$23,495

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$420$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,614

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.8 in101.5 in
Length171.3 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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