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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,725

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelSportageGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,800 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $31,043 $28,171 $29,131
Floor mats 135    
Cargo cover 150    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Lighting Package   995 995
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Floor mats 108    
Cargo cover 120    
Cargo net 42 80 80
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Lighting Package   856 856
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 335 2,030 2,030
Options (change) 270 1,734 1,734
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $34,030 $32,195 $33,195
Total Invoice $32,208 $30,725 $31,685

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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: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,280
Model Year201820152015
ModelSportageGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,030$32,195$33,195
Adjustments for Features-5,035-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,995$31,145$33,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$32,208$30,725$31,685
Adjustments for Features-4,765-1,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,443$29,723$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,962

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820152015
ModelSportageGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSX1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,575$2,590$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,035$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,765-1,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelSportageGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length176.4 in179.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height64.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,064 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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