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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: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTDI2.5L SELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $22,990 $22,895 $23,945
Base Invoice $15,380 $22,071 $21,979 $22,987
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 750      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Premium Package   1,440    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 675      
CD changer, in-dash 270      
Premium Package   1,382    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 1,450 1,815 375 375
Options (change) 1,305 1,682 300 300
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $18,550 $25,600 $24,065 $25,115
Total Invoice $17,335 $24,548 $23,074 $24,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,347
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTDI2.5L SELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,550$25,600$24,065$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-2,495-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$23,480$21,570$23,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0$2,165
Total Invoice$17,335$24,548$23,074$24,082
Adjustments for Features0-2,033-2,392-1,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$22,515$20,682$22,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,833$0$2,077

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelSpectraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSXTDI2.5L SELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
6-speed manual $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
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
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,445$3,565$3,940$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$2,495$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,033-2,392-1,323

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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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