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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: $21,725

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,614

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelRioJettaJetta
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $20,095 $22,965
Base Invoice $19,667 $18,968 $21,723
Floor mats 120    
Navigation system   1,990 1,990
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100  
Floor mats 97    
Navigation system   1,758 1,758
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,099  
Options (change) 120 3,090 1,990
Options (change) 97 2,857 1,758
Destination 850 700 700
Total Price $21,725 $23,885 $25,655
Total Invoice $20,614 $22,525 $24,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,211
Model Year201620092009
ModelRioJettaJetta
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,725$23,885$25,655
Adjustments for Features-1,37000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$23,885$25,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,770
Total Invoice$20,614$22,525$24,181
Adjustments for Features-1,30000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,314$22,525$24,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,656

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620092009
ModelRioJettaJetta
TrimSXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,450$2,080$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,30000

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162009
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length172.0 in179.3 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,287 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested77595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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