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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: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $19,850 $22,900 $24,300 $20,875
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $18,739 $21,664 $22,659 $19,698
Value Package 600          
195/55HR15 285          
Floor mats 95 95        
iPod integration     199 199 199 199
Value Package 535          
195/55HR15 250          
Floor mats 72 72        
iPod integration     176 176 176 176
Options (change) 980 95 199 199 199 199
Options (change) 857 72 176 176 176 176
Destination 695 695 650 650 650 650
Total Price $15,470 $15,685 $20,699 $23,749 $25,149 $21,724
Total Invoice $14,882 $14,757 $19,565 $22,490 $23,485 $20,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,849
Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10250, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$15,470$15,685$20,699$23,749$25,149$21,724
Adjustments for Features0-575-2,645-3,895-2,605-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,470$15,110$18,054$19,854$22,544$18,929
Cost Above Minimum$360$0$0$1,800$4,490$875
Total Invoice$14,882$14,757$19,565$22,490$23,485$20,524
Adjustments for Features0-541-2,500-3,689-2,433-2,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,882$14,216$17,065$18,801$21,052$17,883
Cost Above Minimum$666$0$0$1,736$3,987$818

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102008200820082008
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15 $15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$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 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass   $0$0 
Fog lights $125  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer   $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 $150
Heated front seats  $200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Metal pedals $75  $75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$745$1,320$3,390$4,640$3,350$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$2,645$3,895$2,605$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-2,500-3,689-2,433-2,641

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in101.5 in
Length167.3 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 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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