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Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelSeltosJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $25,380 $31,120
Floor mats 130    
Sunroof 700    
Rear spoiler   375  
Floor mats 0    
Sunroof 0    
Rear spoiler   300  
Options (change) 830 375 0
Options (change) 0 300 0
Destination 1,175 820 820
Total Price $29,995 $26,575 $31,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,292
Model Year202120162016
ModelSeltosJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,995$26,575$31,940
Adjustments for Features-5,635-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,360$26,325$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,615

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202120162016
ModelSeltosJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$10,175$4,790$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,635$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-221-2400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212016
ModelSeltosJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in104.4 in
Length172.0 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height63.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft315.7 ft3

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