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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: $26,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
ModelSeltosJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $24,995 $26,995
Floor mats 130 235 235
Sunroof 700    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Floor mats 0 185 185
Sunroof 0    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 830 610 610
Options (change) 0 485 485
Destination 1,175 820 820
Total Price $29,995 $26,425 $28,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,363
Model Year202120172017
ModelSeltosJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,995$26,425$28,425
Adjustments for Features-6,0850-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,910$26,425$27,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202120172017
ModelSeltosJettaJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
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  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $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$9,550$3,465$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2380-814

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212017
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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