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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,725

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINiroNiro
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELEXTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $24,843 $30,370
Driver Assistance Package 695 695    
Lighting Package 995 995    
Cargo net 100 100 50 50
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Premium Package     5,300  
Floor mats     135 135
Driver Assistance Package 598 598    
Lighting Package 856 856    
Cargo net 80 80 42 42
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Premium Package     4,917  
Floor mats     108 108
Options (change) 2,030 2,030 5,485 185
Options (change) 1,734 1,734 5,067 150
Destination 820 820 940 940
Total Price $32,195 $33,195 $32,575 $33,125
Total Invoice $30,725 $31,685 $30,850 $31,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,623
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINiroNiro
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELEXTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,195$33,195$32,575$33,125
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,960-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,145$33,195$28,615$28,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$200
Total Invoice$30,725$31,685$30,850$31,460
Adjustments for Features-1,0020-3,750-4,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,723$31,685$27,100$27,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,962$0$267

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Niro

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTINiroNiro
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELEXTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,540$3,490$7,450$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,960$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0020-3,750-4,093

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTINiro
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length179.6 in171.5 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft354.5 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested342553%
Total Not Requested302547%

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