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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,675

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,097

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $1,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINiro
TrimGTIRTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $29,650
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $28,098
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Floor mats     130
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 130
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 104
Destination 770 770 895
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $30,675
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $29,097

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,729
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINiro
TrimGTIRTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4104hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$30,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$26,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$29,097
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$25,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINiro
TrimGTIRTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,065$4,015$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,685

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTINiro
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in171.5 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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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