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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLX2.0L SHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $16,675 $24,995 $18,995 $26,990 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,008 $23,995 $18,235 $25,911 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Power Package 600                  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400                  
Floor mats 70 235                
Rear spoiler 250 375   375   375 375     375
Power Package 535                  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357                  
Floor mats 54 185                
Rear spoiler 220 300   300   300 300     300
Options (change) 1,320 610 0 375 0 375 375 0 0 375
Options (change) 1,166 485 0 300 0 300 300 0 0 300
Destination 580 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $14,595 $18,080 $25,790 $20,165 $27,785 $24,160 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $25,115
Total Invoice $13,791 $17,288 $24,790 $19,330 $26,706 $23,166 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $24,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year2006201320132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLX2.0L SHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4115hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I5170hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S7M5S7M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$14,595$18,080$25,790$20,165$27,785$24,160$24,065$30,120$31,975$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,830-1,505-4,830-3,070-4,595-6,445-7,470-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$17,505$21,960$18,660$22,955$21,090$19,470$23,675$24,505$21,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,455$1,155$5,450$3,585$1,965$6,170$7,000$4,205
Total Invoice$13,791$17,288$24,790$19,330$26,706$23,166$23,074$28,948$30,728$24,082
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,681-1,443-4,642-2,944-4,406-6,194-7,179-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$16,738$21,109$17,887$22,064$20,222$18,668$22,754$23,549$20,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,371$1,149$5,326$3,484$1,930$6,016$6,811$4,079

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006201320132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLX2.0L SHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  $0   
7-speed automated manual  $1200 $1200  $1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key    $250 $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150         
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera        $200 
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125  $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75         
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         $25
Sunroof      $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325 $325  $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125 $125$125 
HD radio    $50 $50  $50
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system       $600$600 
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25         
Compass  $0 $0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights        $50 
Fog lights      $125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25  $25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights        $150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75$75  $75
Trip computer  $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10        
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10        
Xenon HID headlights        $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats     $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50         
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat      $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat      $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0 $0 $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)         $0
Total Value of Features$795$1,370$4,625$2,300$5,625$3,865$5,390$7,240$8,265$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,830$1,505$4,830$3,070$4,595$6,445$7,470$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-550-3,681-1,443-4,642-2,944-4,406-6,194-7,179-3,265

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062013
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in104.4 in
Length166.9 in182.2 in
Width66.7 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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