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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: $7,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $27,990
Cargo net 100 50
Floor mats   130
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Sunroof   700
Cargo net 80 0
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 100 1,175
Options (change) 80 0
Destination 995 1,175
Total Price $38,040 $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: $10,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5
Model Year20212021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
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$38,040$30,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$27,630

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20212021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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 warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,940$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-105

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20212021
ModelGolf / GTISeltos
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.5 in
Length167.6 in172.0 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,088 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft362.8 ft3

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