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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,020

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,510

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISportage
TrimGTIREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $21,395
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $20,000
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Rear spoiler     150
Leather seating surfaces     800
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Rear spoiler     120
Leather seating surfaces     715
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 950
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 835
Destination 770 770 675
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $23,020
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $21,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,646
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISportage
TrimGTIREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/60-16
Total Price$31,365$36,860$23,020
Adjustments for Features-1,025-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$33,885$23,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$21,510
Adjustments for Features-985-2,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,156$32,558$21,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISportage
TrimGTIREX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,965$5,915$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-985-2,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTISportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.5 in
Length165.4 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in66.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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