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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: $25,225

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,535

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,900 $29,385
Base Invoice $20,480 $28,210
Rear spoiler 150  
Navigation system 1,200  
Luxury Package 1,300  
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler 120  
Navigation system 1,075  
Luxury Package 1,185  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,650 100
Options (change) 2,380 80
Destination 675 820
Total Price $25,225 $30,305
Total Invoice $23,535 $29,110

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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: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,216
Model Year20092016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,225$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$28,890
Total Invoice$23,535$29,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,535$27,751

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,359

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.5 in
Length171.3 in179.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height66.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32516%
Total Not Requested170084%

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