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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: $18,495

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $12,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,295

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $12,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,695 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $15,610 $29,252 $33,667
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 750    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 675    
Options (change) 1,150 0 0
Options (change) 1,035 0 0
Destination 650 850 850
Total Price $18,495 $31,320 $35,920
Total Invoice $17,295 $30,102 $34,517

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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: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,156
Model Year200920182018
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$18,495$31,320$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-6,920-10,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$24,400$25,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$17,295$30,102$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-6,651-9,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,295$23,451$24,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,173

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920182018
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,520$8,440$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,651-9,893

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectra5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.8 in103.8 in
Length171.3 in167.6 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft353.7 ft3

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