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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: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,900 $29,385
Base Invoice $25,095 $28,210
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
AWD 1,500  
Door sill trim plates   240
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
AWD 1,400  
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 4,500 240
Options (change) 4,080 200
Destination 800 820
Total Price $32,200 $30,445
Total Invoice $29,975 $29,230

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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: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,615
Model Year20122016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,200$30,445
Adjustments for Features-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,665$30,445
Total Invoice$29,975$29,230
Adjustments for Features-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,615$29,230

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,500$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3600

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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 Year20122016
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length174.8 in179.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height64.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft366.5 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 sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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