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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: $14,495

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,212

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $10,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelRioJetta
TrimLXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,600 $23,745
Base Invoice $13,340 $22,795
Floor mats 95  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats 72  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 95 1,100
Options (change) 72 1,056
Destination 800 770
Total Price $14,495 $25,615
Total Invoice $14,212 $24,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,415
Model Year20132012
ModelRioJetta
TrimLXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$14,495$25,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,495$21,460
Total Invoice$14,212$24,621
Adjustments for Features0-3,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,212$20,627

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
ModelRioJetta
TrimLXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$495$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,994

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length171.9 in182.2 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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