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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRioJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $24,770
Base Invoice $16,675 $23,094
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Navigation system   1,990
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Navigation system   1,758
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 2,295 5,495
Options (change) 2,072 5,084
Destination 750 700
Total Price $20,545 $30,965
Total Invoice $19,497 $28,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,584
Model Year20122009
ModelRioJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,545$30,965
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$30,110
Total Invoice$19,497$28,878
Adjustments for Features0-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$28,081

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
ModelRioJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-797

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length171.9 in179.3 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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