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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: $25,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $7,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,990 $21,685
Floor mats 115  
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo net 50 100
AWD 1,500 2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Floor mats 93  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo net 42 80
AWD 1,425 2,159
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Options (change) 1,805 2,675
Options (change) 1,674 2,509
Destination 895 850
Total Price $32,690 $25,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,264
Model Year20162018
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$32,690$25,210
Adjustments for Features-6,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$25,210

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
TrimSXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Total Value of Features$9,375$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1520

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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 Year20162018
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length174.8 in179.8 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height64.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,481 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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