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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: $15,135

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,848

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,165 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $13,901 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
Floor mats 120      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 97      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 120 1,100 1,100 0
Options (change) 97 1,056 1,056 0
Destination 850 770 770 770
Total Price $15,135 $20,595 $25,315 $25,575
Total Invoice $14,848 $19,803 $24,333 $24,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/38 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$15,135$20,595$25,315$25,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-5,920-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,135$18,440$19,395$19,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955$1,215
Total Invoice$14,848$19,803$24,333$24,583
Adjustments for Features0-2,072-5,690-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,848$17,731$18,643$18,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912$1,162

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelRioJettaJettaJetta
TrimLXSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,120$3,275$7,040$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$5,920$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072-5,690-5,690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length172.0 in182.2 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,656 lb.3,082 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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