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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTINiroNiro
TrimSELEXTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $26,150 $32,000
Cargo net 100 50 50
Premium Package   5,300  
Floor mats   135 135
Cargo net 80 42 42
Premium Package   4,917  
Floor mats   108 108
Options (change) 100 5,485 185
Options (change) 80 5,067 150
Destination 850 940 940
Total Price $31,195 $32,575 $33,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Niro EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,419
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTINiroNiro
TrimSELEXTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$31,195$32,575$33,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$30,990$31,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTINiroNiro
TrimSELEXTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,490$6,075$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,501-1,838

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTINiro
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in171.5 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,054 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
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested352555%
Total Not Requested292545%

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