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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: $19,425

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,939

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,626

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $17,627 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Satellite radio   375   375
Floor mats 104      
Cargo net   55 55 55
Satellite radio   331   331
Options (change) 130 444 69 444
Options (change) 104 386 55 386
Destination 895 630 630 630
Total Price $19,425 $21,364 $24,289 $24,864
Total Invoice $18,626 $19,703 $22,387 $22,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,844
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,425$21,364$24,289$24,864
Adjustments for Features-8000-1,790-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,625$21,364$22,499$23,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$2,400
Total Invoice$18,626$19,703$22,387$22,900
Adjustments for Features-7670-1,650-1,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,859$19,703$20,737$21,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,034$2,184

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers   $50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,975$1,175$2,965$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$1,790$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7670-1,650-1,013

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182006
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in101.5 in
Length172.6 in179.3 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.0 ft3

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