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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelSportageSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,390 $33,750 $30,245
Technology Package 4,560    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Floor mats 155 155  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Technology Package 0    
Cargo cover 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0  
Cargo net 0 0 80
Options (change) 4,915 355 100
Options (change) 0 0 80
Destination 1,175 1,175 850
Total Price $33,480 $35,280 $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: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106
Model Year202120212018
ModelSportageSportageGolf / GTI
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine181hp I4240hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,480$35,280$31,195
Adjustments for Features-2,860-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,620$31,120$31,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120212018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,500$7,800$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-100-1390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Wireless charging station75No
Universal garage door opener100No
911 assist25Yes
Remote climate control25No
Remote app25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested375062%
Total Not Requested230038%

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