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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: $20,625

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,707

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $8,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,385 $30,045 $36,595 $18,700
Base Invoice $27,250 $28,843 $35,131 $17,915
Cargo net 100 100 100 50
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Cargo net 80 80 80 42
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 100 100 100 1,030
Options (change) 80 80 80 897
Destination 820 820 820 895
Total Price $29,305 $30,965 $37,515 $20,625
Total Invoice $28,150 $29,743 $36,031 $19,707

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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: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,379
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$29,305$30,965$37,515$20,625
Adjustments for Features-3,190-4,565-6,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$26,400$30,825$20,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$4,710$0
Total Invoice$28,150$29,743$36,031$19,707
Adjustments for Features-3,064-4,385-6,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,086$25,358$29,606$19,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$272$4,520$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information $25  
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,590$8,715$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$4,565$6,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,064-4,385-6,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIRio5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.6 in
Length167.5 in160.0 in
Width70.8 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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