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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: $16,835

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
TrimSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLILXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,095 $22,270 $22,965 $21,345 $24,770 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $18,968 $21,004 $21,723 $20,138 $23,094 $14,480 $15,110
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats           95 95
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Floor mats           72 72
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,145 95
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 997 72
Destination 700 700 700 700 700 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $20,795 $21,670 $23,665 $22,045 $25,470 $16,835 $16,885
Total Invoice $19,668 $20,404 $22,423 $20,838 $23,794 $16,172 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,634
Model Year2009200920092009200920112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
TrimSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLILXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4200hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,795$21,670$23,665$22,045$25,470$16,835$16,885
Adjustments for Features-1,795-1,420-3,045-1,945-1,9700-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,000$20,250$20,620$20,100$23,500$16,835$16,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,620$1,100$4,500$525$0
Total Invoice$19,668$20,404$22,423$20,838$23,794$16,172$15,877
Adjustments for Features-1,698-1,337-2,885-1,839-1,8400-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,970$19,067$19,538$18,999$21,954$16,172$15,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,097$1,568$1,029$3,984$836$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920092009200920112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
TrimSETDISELWolfsburg EditionGLILXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150 $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100     
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof$900 $900$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
USB port     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass $0$0 $0  
Fog lights    $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer $150$150 $150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$3,290$2,915$4,540$3,440$3,465$1,495$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$1,420$3,045$1,945$1,970$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,698-1,337-2,885-1,839-1,8400-541

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in98.4 in
Length179.3 in167.3 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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