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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelRioJetta
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $21,395
Base Invoice $17,088 $20,539
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 115  
Sport Package   700
Sunroof   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package 2,345  
Floor mats 93  
Sport Package   672
Sunroof   864
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 2,615 2,700
Options (change) 2,438 2,592
Destination 800 770
Total Price $21,315 $24,865
Total Invoice $20,326 $23,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,276
Model Year20142011
ModelRioJetta
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,315$24,865
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,580$24,865
Total Invoice$20,326$23,901
Adjustments for Features-7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,625$23,901

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142011
ModelRioJetta
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,675$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7010

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142011
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 Weight2,476 lb.3,075 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
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested102534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%

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