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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelRioJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,167 $26,779
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 115 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,345  
Floor mats 93 185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,615 1,335
Options (change) 2,438 1,241
Destination 825 820
Total Price $21,530 $30,050
Total Invoice $20,430 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,212
Model Year20152017
ModelRioJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,530$30,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$27,760
Total Invoice$20,430$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,430$26,642

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152017
ModelRioJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,198

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152017
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length171.9 in183.3 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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