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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,900 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,095 $33,207
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
AWD 1,500  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
AWD 1,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,500 1,500
Options (change) 4,080 1,440
Destination 800 770
Total Price $32,200 $36,860
Total Invoice $29,975 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,755
Model Year20122012
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,200$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,715$36,860
Total Invoice$29,975$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,662$35,417

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,825$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3130

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length174.8 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height64.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested160074%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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