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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: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,895 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,955 $20,059 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700        
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler   375 375 375  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625        
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler   300 300 300  
Options (change) 1,100 610 610 610 235
Options (change) 985 485 485 485 185
Destination 650 820 820 820 820
Total Price $17,745 $22,325 $26,425 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $16,590 $21,364 $25,300 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,037
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,745$22,325$26,425$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-6,970-7,820-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$19,660$19,455$20,605$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$16,590$21,364$25,300$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-6,673-7,488-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,590$18,814$18,627$19,732$22,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0$1,105$3,667

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
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
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$770$3,435$7,740$8,590$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$6,970$7,820$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,550-6,673-7,488-5,490

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
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.2,940 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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