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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: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $7,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSpectraJetta
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $21,395
Base Invoice $14,955 $20,539
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Sunroof 700 900
Sport Package   700
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
Sunroof 625 864
Sport Package   672
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 1,100 2,700
Options (change) 985 2,592
Destination 650 770
Total Price $17,745 $24,865
Total Invoice $16,590 $23,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,615
Model Year20082011
ModelSpectraJetta
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$17,745$24,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$21,020
Total Invoice$16,590$23,901
Adjustments for Features0-3,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,590$20,205

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelSpectraJetta
TrimSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$645$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,696

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelSpectraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in104.4 in
Length177.2 in182.2 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,075 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%

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