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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: $28,445

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $26,245
Cargo net 50 100
Floor mats 130 235
Cargo mat 95  
Sunroof 700  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Door sill trim plates   240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Remote start   450
Cargo net 0 80
Floor mats 0 185
Cargo mat 0  
Sunroof 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Door sill trim plates   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Remote start   350
Options (change) 1,270 1,350
Options (change) 0 1,085
Destination 1,175 850
Total Price $30,435 $28,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,178
Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,435$28,445
Adjustments for Features-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,650$28,445

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosJetta
TrimSX1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit intervention$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,450$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2230

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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212018
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.2,931 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Seltos vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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