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Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $19,850 $22,900 $24,300 $20,875
Base Invoice $14,980 $18,739 $21,664 $22,659 $19,698
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700     1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625     883  
Options (change) 1,100 0 0 1,000 0
Options (change) 985 0 0 883 0
Destination 580 650 650 650 650
Total Price $17,675 $20,500 $23,550 $25,950 $21,525
Total Invoice $16,545 $19,389 $22,314 $24,192 $20,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,075
Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10250, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,675$20,500$23,550$25,950$21,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,870-3,120-2,555-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$18,630$20,430$23,395$19,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,765$875
Total Invoice$16,545$19,389$22,314$24,192$20,348
Adjustments for Features0-1,769-2,956-2,382-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$17,620$19,358$21,810$18,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,738$4,190$818

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008200820082008
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSESELGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 $15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights$125  $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150 $150
Heated front seats $200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Total Value of Features$720$2,590$3,840$3,275$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870$3,120$2,555$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769-2,956-2,382-1,910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelSpectraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in101.5 in
Length176.4 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.0 ft3

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