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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,268

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $20,895 $22,175 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,962 $20,059 $21,288 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Eco Package 600          
Universal garage door opener 350          
Floor mats 120 235 235 235 235 235
Eco Package 551          
Universal garage door opener 291          
Floor mats 97 185 185 185 185 185
Options (change) 1,070 235 235 235 235 235
Options (change) 939 185 185 185 185 185
Destination 895 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $19,720 $21,950 $23,230 $26,050 $28,050 $28,950
Total Invoice $18,796 $21,064 $22,293 $25,000 $26,920 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M5T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,720$21,950$23,230$26,050$28,050$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-2,240-5,720-6,570-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,720$20,535$20,990$20,330$21,480$24,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$660$0$1,150$3,950
Total Invoice$18,796$21,064$22,293$25,000$26,920$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,358-2,150-5,489-6,305-4,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,796$19,706$20,143$19,511$20,615$23,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$632$0$1,104$3,791

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Sunroof $900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25    
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    $150
Automatic headlights$125  $125$125$125
Compass$0     
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,945$3,360$4,185$7,665$8,515$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$2,240$5,720$6,570$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,358-2,150-5,489-6,305-4,482

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017
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.2,940 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
Kia Rio EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

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