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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelGolf / GTISportageSportage
TrimSELEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $27,390 $33,750
Cargo net 100 50 50
Technology Package   4,560  
Cargo cover   150 150
Floor mats   155 155
Cargo net 80 0 0
Technology Package   0  
Cargo cover   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Options (change) 100 4,915 355
Options (change) 80 0 0
Destination 850 1,175 1,175
Total Price $31,195 $33,480 $35,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106
Model Year201820212021
ModelGolf / GTISportageSportage
TrimSELEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4181hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$31,195$33,480$35,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$30,620$31,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201820212021
ModelGolf / GTISportageSportage
TrimSELEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote climate control $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$6,500$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-100-139

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182021
ModelGolf / GTISportage
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length179.8 in176.4 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,054 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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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Wireless charging station75No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Remote climate control25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375062%
Total Not Requested230038%

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