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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: $18,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSLimited EditionSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,605 $18,295 $20,395 $23,280
Base Invoice $14,955 $16,949 $17,608 $19,249 $22,016
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700 1,000 1,000    
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Rear spoiler   360 360 360 360
Alloy wheels   450      
Body kit   1,999 1,999 1,999 1,999
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625 883 883    
CD changer, in-dash 250        
Rear spoiler   280 280 280 280
Alloy wheels   398      
Body kit   1,685 1,685 1,685 1,685
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,099 1,099 1,099  
Options (change) 1,400 4,909 4,459 3,459 2,359
Options (change) 1,235 4,345 3,947 3,064 1,965
Destination 650 750 750 750 750
Total Price $18,045 $23,264 $23,504 $24,604 $26,389
Total Invoice $16,840 $22,044 $22,305 $23,063 $24,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,124
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSLimited EditionSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,045$23,264$23,504$24,604$26,389
Adjustments for Features0-2,195-2,445-2,845-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,045$21,069$21,059$21,759$23,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$700$2,010
Total Invoice$16,840$22,044$22,305$23,063$24,731
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-2,320-2,667-3,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,840$19,964$19,985$20,396$21,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21$432$1,656

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXSLimited EditionSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
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$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325$325
CD player $125$125  
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass    $0
Fog lights$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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
Metal pedals$75    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$1,095$3,290$3,540$3,940$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195$2,445$2,845$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,080-2,320-2,667-3,111

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
ModelSpectraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in101.5 in
Length177.2 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,287 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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