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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: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009200920092009
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSXSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $20,095 $22,270 $22,965 $21,345 $24,770
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $18,968 $21,004 $21,723 $20,138 $23,094
Value Package 600            
195/55HR15 285            
Floor mats 95 95          
Value Package 535            
195/55HR15 250            
Floor mats 72 72          
Options (change) 980 95 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 857 72 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 700 700 700 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $15,470 $15,685 $20,795 $21,670 $23,665 $22,045 $25,470
Total Invoice $14,882 $14,757 $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: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,998
Model Year2010201020092009200920092009
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSXSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$15,470$15,685$20,795$21,670$23,665$22,045$25,470
Adjustments for Features0-575-2,595-2,220-3,845-2,745-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,470$15,110$18,200$19,450$19,820$19,300$22,700
Cost Above Minimum$360$0$0$1,250$1,620$1,100$4,500
Total Invoice$14,882$14,757$19,668$20,404$22,423$20,838$23,794
Adjustments for Features0-541-2,454-2,090-3,643-2,595-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,882$14,216$17,214$18,314$18,780$18,243$21,206
Cost Above Minimum$666$0$0$1,100$1,566$1,029$3,992

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020092009200920092009
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSXSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
6-speed manual   $150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$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$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200     
Sunroof  $900 $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
USB port$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$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
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$50
Door sill trim plates      $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
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$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$695$1,270$3,290$2,915$4,540$3,440$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$2,595$2,220$3,845$2,745$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-2,454-2,090-3,643-2,595-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
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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