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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $21,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $14,955 $20,395 $25,195 $28,362
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Remote start 250 450 450 450
Sunroof 700      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130  
Floor mats   235 235 235
Rear spoiler   375    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Remote start 215 350 350 350
Sunroof 625      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100  
Floor mats   185 185 185
Rear spoiler   300    
Options (change) 1,350 1,190 815 685
Options (change) 1,200 935 635 535
Destination 650 850 850 850
Total Price $17,995 $23,285 $27,910 $31,080
Total Invoice $16,805 $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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,536
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,995$23,285$27,910$31,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-7,035-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,995$20,305$20,875$24,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$4,015
Total Invoice$16,805$22,180$26,680$29,747
Adjustments for Features0-2,839-6,725-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,805$19,341$19,955$23,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614$3,936

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSX1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$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   
Fog lights$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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$745$3,725$7,780$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$7,035$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,839-6,725-6,470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
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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