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

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Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,020

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,510

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelSportageGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $20,000 $23,803 $33,403
Rear spoiler 150    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Rear spoiler 120    
Leather seating surfaces 715    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Options (change) 950 6,200 0
Options (change) 835 5,952 0
Destination 675 795 795
Total Price $23,020 $31,790 $35,590
Total Invoice $21,510 $30,550 $34,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,055
Model Year200820132013
ModelSportageGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,020$31,790$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,020$30,765$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$21,510$30,550$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-985-1,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,510$29,565$32,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,216

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820132013
ModelSportageGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,990$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985-1,417

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.5 in
Length171.3 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height66.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

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