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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: $35,480

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,591

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
TrimRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $32,800
Base Invoice $33,207 $31,043
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Floor mats   135
Cargo cover   150
AWD   1,500
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Floor mats   108
Cargo cover   120
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 1,500 1,785
Options (change) 1,440 1,653
Destination 770 895
Total Price $36,860 $35,480
Total Invoice $35,417 $33,591

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,297
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
TrimRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,860$35,480
Adjustments for Features0-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$28,645
Total Invoice$35,417$33,591
Adjustments for Features0-6,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$27,120

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
TrimRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,471

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length165.4 in176.4 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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