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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: $19,425

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,626

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $17,627 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Floor mats 130          
Convenience Package   1,350        
Floor mats 104          
Convenience Package   1,296        
Options (change) 130 1,350 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 104 1,296 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $19,425 $20,845 $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $18,626 $20,043 $22,634 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,208
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,425$20,845$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-8250-450-2,500-3,600-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,600$20,845$23,095$21,715$21,975$23,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$870$1,130$2,885
Total Invoice$18,626$20,043$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-7910-433-2,403-3,460-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,835$20,043$22,201$20,874$21,123$22,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,158$831$1,080$2,767

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelRioJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
5-speed manual $0 $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Forward collision warning$200     
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Pedestrian detection$50     
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player $125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0     
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
USB port$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125     
Compass     $0
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,815$990$1,440$3,490$4,590$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$450$2,500$3,600$785
Value of Feature Adjustments-7910-433-2,403-3,460-755

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelRioJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in104.4 in
Length172.6 in182.2 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested56535%

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