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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: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $20,895 $22,175 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $20,059 $21,288 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Value Package 750            
195/55VR15 300            
Floor mats 95 95 235 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 300   375   375 375  
Value Package 665            
195/55VR15 260            
Floor mats 72 72 185 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 250   300   300 300  
Options (change) 1,445 95 610 235 610 610 235
Options (change) 1,247 72 485 185 485 485 185
Destination 695 695 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $22,325 $23,230 $26,425 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $21,364 $22,293 $25,300 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,127
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$22,325$23,230$26,425$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,640-3,265-6,945-7,795-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$19,685$19,965$19,480$20,630$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$205$485$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$21,364$22,293$25,300$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,526-3,133-6,649-7,465-5,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$18,838$19,160$18,651$19,755$22,318
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$187$509$0$1,104$3,667

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelRioRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
5-speed manual  $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual      $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter    $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Sunroof  $900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Metal pedals $75    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,395$1,770$4,035$4,660$8,340$9,190$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,640$3,265$6,945$7,795$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,526-3,133-6,649-7,465-5,466

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
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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