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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: $6,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $14,955 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700        
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Premium Package   1,440      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625        
CD changer, in-dash 250        
Premium Package   1,382      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Options (change) 1,400 1,815 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,235 1,682 300 300 300
Destination 650 770 770 770 770
Total Price $18,045 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $24,890
Total Invoice $16,840 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $23,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,045$25,360$24,590$25,950$24,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-2,770-3,870-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,045$23,465$21,820$22,080$23,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$16,840$24,316$23,577$24,883$23,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,817-2,656-3,711-1,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,840$22,499$20,921$21,172$22,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$0$251$1,932

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manual $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125 $125$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$150$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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$1,545$3,440$4,315$5,415$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$2,770$3,870$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,817-2,656-3,711-1,012

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
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 Weight2,702 lb.2,805 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 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

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