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Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelNiroNiroJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Floor mats 135 135        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Floor mats 108 108        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 135 135 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 108 108 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 940 940 770 770 770 770
Total Price $27,225 $33,075 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $25,891 $31,418 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $265
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelNiroNiroJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,225$33,075$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-2,185-8,6350-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,040$24,440$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$25,891$31,418$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,078-8,2020-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,813$23,216$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$597$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelNiroNiroJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Adaptive cruise control $600    
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning $200    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200    
Lane departure warning $200    
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Pedestrian detection $50    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player  $125  $125
HD radio $50 $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound $250    
Traffic information $25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio $100    
Wireless charging station $75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass     $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates $100    
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Metal pedals     $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,150$11,600$2,965$3,065$4,165$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$8,635$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,078-8,2020-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelNiroJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length171.5 in182.2 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height60.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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