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Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $20,095 $22,270 $22,965 $21,345 $24,770
Base Invoice $13,305 $18,968 $21,004 $21,723 $20,138 $23,094
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 85          
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 65          
Options (change) 1,085 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 700 700 700 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $15,760 $20,795 $21,670 $23,665 $22,045 $25,470
Total Invoice $14,912 $19,668 $20,404 $22,423 $20,838 $23,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,491
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$15,760$20,795$21,670$23,665$22,045$25,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-2,020-3,645-2,545-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$18,400$19,650$20,020$19,500$22,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250$1,620$1,100$4,500
Total Invoice$14,912$19,668$20,404$22,423$20,838$23,794
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-1,902-3,454-2,406-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$17,403$18,502$18,969$18,432$21,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,099$1,566$1,029$3,990

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100   
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof $900 $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125  $125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass  $0$0 $0
Fog lights$125    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals$75    $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$970$3,365$2,990$4,615$3,515$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$2,020$3,645$2,545$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,265-1,902-3,454-2,406-2,401

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in101.5 in
Length166.9 in179.3 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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