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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelRioJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $19,667 $25,195 $28,362
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 120 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 97 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Options (change) 470 690 235
Options (change) 388 555 185
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $22,075 $27,785 $30,630
Total Invoice $20,905 $26,600 $29,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,417
Model Year201620182018
ModelRioJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,075$27,785$30,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$25,405$28,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,370
Total Invoice$20,905$26,600$29,397
Adjustments for Features0-2,278-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$24,322$27,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,295

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620182018
ModelRioJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,030$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,278-1,780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length172.0 in183.3 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,931 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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