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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: $11,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,707

Kia Rio5 EX   
Difference: $11,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,470 $35,070 $18,700
Base Invoice $29,252 $33,667 $17,915
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 100 100 50
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Cargo net 80 80 42
Leather seating surfaces 598    
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 1,120 100 1,030
Options (change) 948 80 897
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $32,440 $36,020 $20,625
Total Invoice $31,050 $34,597 $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: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,490
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4220hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$32,440$36,020$20,625
Adjustments for Features-6,115-8,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,325$27,680$20,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,355$0
Total Invoice$31,050$34,597$19,707
Adjustments for Features-5,853-8,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,197$26,586$19,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,389$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,165$9,390$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,115$8,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,853-8,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIRio5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.6 in
Length167.6 in160.0 in
Width70.8 in67.9 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft332.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio5 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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