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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,225

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,374

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTIREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $18,700
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $17,915
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 0 0 630
Options (change) 0 0 564
Destination 770 770 895
Total Price $25,365 $35,360 $20,225
Total Invoice $24,381 $33,977 $19,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio5 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,112
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTIREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$25,365$35,360$20,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$31,210$20,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,845$0
Total Invoice$24,381$33,977$19,374
Adjustments for Features0-3,988-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,381$29,989$19,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,608$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTIREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,790$5,940$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,988-105

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIRio5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.6 in
Length165.4 in160.0 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft332.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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