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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: $31,540

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,166

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
Trim1.8T SELSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $32,800
Base Invoice $28,210 $31,043
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100 50
Door sill trim plates 240  
Floor mats   135
Cargo cover   150
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80 42
Door sill trim plates 200  
Floor mats   108
Cargo cover   120
Options (change) 1,335 335
Options (change) 1,136 270
Destination 820 895
Total Price $31,540 $34,030
Total Invoice $30,166 $32,208

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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: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
Trim1.8T SELSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$31,540$34,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,540$29,645
Total Invoice$30,166$32,208
Adjustments for Features0-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,166$28,058

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
Trim1.8T SELSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,415$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTISportage
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length179.6 in176.4 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft360.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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