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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: $14,445

Kia Rio5 LX   
Difference: $16,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,595 $32,195 $36,495 $13,600
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats       95
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056 1,056  
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 1,100 95
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 1,056 72
Destination 920 920 920 750
Total Price $30,615 $34,215 $38,515 $14,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio5 LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,858
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG25/31 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$30,615$34,215$38,515$14,445
Adjustments for Features-5,270-9,820-13,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,345$24,395$25,320$14,445
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$925$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRio5
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150  
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Larger infotainment display $0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,165$10,715$14,090$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$9,820$13,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-340-567-6770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Rio5

Model Year20202012
ModelGolf / GTIRio5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length167.6 in159.3 in
Width70.8 in67.7 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.2,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft349.6 ft3

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