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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: $409

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,626

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $17,515 $20,095 $22,965
Base Invoice $17,627 $16,863 $18,968 $21,723
Floor mats 130      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Alloy wheels   450    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 104      
Cargo net   55 55 55
Alloy wheels   398    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,099 1,099  
Options (change) 130 1,619 1,169 69
Options (change) 104 1,552 1,154 55
Destination 895 700 700 700
Total Price $19,425 $19,834 $21,964 $23,734
Total Invoice $18,626 $19,115 $20,822 $22,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $571
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,425$19,834$21,964$23,734
Adjustments for Features-850-1,750-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,340$19,834$20,214$21,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$380$2,000
Total Invoice$18,626$19,115$20,822$22,478
Adjustments for Features-820-1,659-1,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,544$19,115$19,163$20,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$48$1,564

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer$150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200$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$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,075$1,990$3,740$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0$1,750$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-1,659-1,799

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
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 Weight2,648 lb.3,287 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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