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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016201620162016
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $18,995 $20,895 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $18,235 $20,059 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109
Value Package 750                
195/55VR15 300                
Floor mats 95 95 235            
Rear spoiler 300   375   375 375      
Value Package 665                
195/55VR15 260                
Floor mats 72 72 185            
Rear spoiler 250   300   300 300      
Options (change) 1,445 95 610 0 375 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,247 72 485 0 300 300 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $20,425 $21,715 $24,845 $26,575 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $19,540 $20,879 $23,825 $25,486 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,630
Model Year201120112016201620162016201620162016
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M5T6T6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$20,425$21,715$24,845$26,575$31,940$27,740$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-375-740-2,290-4,720-7,645-7,395-4,595-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$19,685$19,425$20,125$18,930$24,545$23,145$23,605
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$755$495$1,195$0$5,615$4,215$4,675
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$19,540$20,879$23,825$25,486$30,694$26,662$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-353-708-2,202-4,526-7,332-7,107-4,416-6,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$18,832$18,677$19,299$18,154$23,587$22,246$22,687
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$678$523$1,145$0$5,433$4,092$4,533

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112016201620162016201620162016
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800       
5-speed manual  $0$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual      $1200  
6-speed manual       $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600   
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200   
Blind spot warning system     $200$200 $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100$100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100 $100
Forward collision warning     $200   
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $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$15$15
Interior air filter     $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents     $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0   
Body kit      $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25     $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Sunroof    $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25    $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25       
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$75$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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Metal pedals $75     $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,645$2,020$2,385$3,935$6,365$9,290$9,040$6,240$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$740$2,290$4,720$7,645$7,395$4,595$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-708-2,202-4,526-7,332-7,107-4,416-6,242

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112016
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in104.4 in
Length167.3 in183.3 in
Width66.7 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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