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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $5,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $21,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $20,395 $25,195 $28,362
Alloy wheels 400        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Rear spoiler 375   375    
Remote start 250 250 450 450 450
Sunroof 750 750      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130  
Floor mats     235 235 235
Alloy wheels 360        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Rear spoiler 325   300    
Remote start 215 215 350 350 350
Sunroof 675 675      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100  
Floor mats     185 185 185
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 1,190 815 685
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 935 635 535
Destination 650 650 850 850 850
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $23,285 $27,910 $31,080
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,280 $22,180 $26,680 $29,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,057
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,375$18,500$23,285$27,910$31,080
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,205-7,260-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$20,080$20,650$24,095
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$570$4,015
Total Invoice$17,125$17,280$22,180$26,680$29,747
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,053-6,940-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,070$19,127$19,740$23,062
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$613$3,935

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$670$895$3,875$7,930$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,205$7,260$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,053-6,940-6,685

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in104.4 in
Length177.2 in183.3 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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