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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,840

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,589

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTICadenzaCadenza
TrimRPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $33,207 $33,739 $40,805
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Options (change) 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 1,440 0 0
Destination 770 850 850
Total Price $36,860 $36,840 $44,940
Total Invoice $35,417 $34,589 $41,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,391
Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTICadenzaCadenza
TrimRPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,860$36,840$44,940
Adjustments for Features0-600-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$36,240$39,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,535
Total Invoice$35,417$34,589$41,655
Adjustments for Features0-563-4,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$34,026$36,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,842

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220162016
ModelGolf / GTICadenzaCadenza
TrimRPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,290$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563-4,787

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTICadenza
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.0 in
Length165.4 in195.5 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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