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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $24,995 $18,995 $26,990 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $13,305 $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 85                
Convenience Package     1,315            
Rear spoiler     375   375 375     375
Power Package 535                
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357                
Floor mats 65                
Convenience Package     1,262            
Rear spoiler     300   300 300     300
Options (change) 1,085 0 1,690 0 375 375 0 0 375
Options (change) 957 0 1,562 0 300 300 0 0 300
Destination 650 795 795 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,760 $25,790 $21,480 $27,785 $24,160 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $25,115
Total Invoice $14,912 $24,790 $20,592 $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 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,271
Model Year200920132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I5170hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM5S7M5S7M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15195/65-15205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$15,760$25,790$21,480$27,785$24,160$24,065$30,120$31,975$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-1,470-3,555-1,920-3,470-5,170-6,195-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$23,260$20,010$24,230$22,240$20,595$24,950$25,780$22,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0$4,220$2,230$585$4,940$5,770$2,750
Total Invoice$14,912$24,790$20,592$26,706$23,166$23,074$28,948$30,728$24,082
Adjustments for Features0-2,432-1,409-3,417-1,841-3,327-4,969-5,953-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$22,358$19,183$23,289$21,325$19,747$23,979$24,775$21,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,175$0$4,106$2,142$564$4,796$5,592$2,641

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920132013201320132013201320132013
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXHybrid2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$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
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
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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera       $200 
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150  $150
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $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$15 
Interior air filter $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325 $325  $325
CD player$125$125$125 $125 $125$125 
HD radio   $50 $50  $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system      $600$600 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25 $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25        
Compass $0 $0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50 
Fog lights$125    $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
Steering-linked headlights       $150 
Tachometer$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        
Visor mirror, passenger$10        
Xenon HID headlights       $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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        
Metal pedals$75       $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Total Value of Features$1,270$3,800$2,740$4,825$3,190$4,740$6,440$7,465$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$1,470$3,555$1,920$3,470$5,170$6,195$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,432-1,409-3,417-1,841-3,327-4,969-5,953-2,258

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested81555%

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