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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelJettaJettaRio
Trim2.0TGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $17,500
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $16,675
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Package 2   3,200  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Package 2   2,923  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 2,875 6,075 2,295
Options (change) 2,662 5,585 2,072
Destination 630 630 750
Total Price $27,095 $30,495 $20,545
Total Invoice $24,994 $28,099 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,432
Model Year200620062012
ModelJettaJettaRio
Trim2.0TGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,095$30,495$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$28,445$19,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$24,994$28,099$19,497
Adjustments for Features0-1,889-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,994$26,210$18,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,216$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062012
ModelJettaJettaRio
Trim2.0TGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,240$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,889-935

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in101.2 in
Length179.3 in171.9 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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