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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: $29,020

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelSportageSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,700 $32,700 $30,245
Premium Package 2,100    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo cover 140 140  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Premium Package 1,936    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo cover 114 114  
Cargo net 42 42 80
Options (change) 2,425 325 100
Options (change) 2,200 264 80
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $29,020 $33,920 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,632
Model Year201720172018
ModelSportageSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine181hp I4240hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$29,020$33,920$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,020$29,170$29,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172018
ModelSportageSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$7,475$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,496-62

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length176.4 in179.8 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height64.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested167587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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