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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,340

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $2,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $27,990
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995  
Cargo net 100 50
Door sill trim plates 240  
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716  
Cargo net 80 0
Door sill trim plates 200  
Floor mats   0
Sunroof   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 2,335 1,175
Options (change) 1,996 0
Destination 820 1,175
Total Price $33,125 $30,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,501
Model Year20172021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,125$30,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,125$28,080

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,240$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-88

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20172021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.5 in
Length179.6 in172.0 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested105035%

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