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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: $18,770

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,954

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $19,850 $22,900 $24,300 $20,875
Base Invoice $16,962 $18,739 $21,664 $22,659 $19,698
Floor mats 120        
iPod integration   199 199 199 199
Floor mats 97        
iPod integration   176 176 176 176
Options (change) 120 199 199 199 199
Options (change) 97 176 176 176 176
Destination 895 650 650 650 650
Total Price $18,770 $20,699 $23,749 $25,149 $21,724
Total Invoice $17,954 $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 EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10250, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,770$20,699$23,749$25,149$21,724
Adjustments for Features0-690-1,940-650-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,770$20,009$21,809$24,499$20,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,490$875
Total Invoice$17,954$19,565$22,490$23,485$20,524
Adjustments for Features0-652-1,837-607-794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,954$18,913$20,653$22,878$19,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$3,965$817

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights$125  $125 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
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
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
Metal pedals   $75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,825$2,515$3,765$2,475$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$1,940$650$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-1,837-607-794

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172008
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 Weight2,730 lb.3,231 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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