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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: $19,425

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $409

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,626

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimSSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,515 $20,095 $22,965 $18,400
Base Invoice $16,863 $18,968 $21,723 $17,627
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Alloy wheels 450      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats       130
Cargo net 55 55 55  
Alloy wheels 398      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099 1,099    
Floor mats       104
Options (change) 1,619 1,169 69 130
Options (change) 1,552 1,154 55 104
Destination 700 700 700 895
Total Price $19,834 $21,964 $23,734 $19,425
Total Invoice $19,115 $20,822 $22,478 $18,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $571
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimSSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$19,834$21,964$23,734$19,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,900-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,834$20,214$21,834$19,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$2,000$0
Total Invoice$19,115$20,822$22,478$18,626
Adjustments for Features0-1,659-1,799-82
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,115$19,163$20,679$18,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$48$1,564$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimSSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0 
Fog lights   $125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,990$3,740$3,890$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,900$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,659-1,799-82

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092018
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in101.6 in
Length179.3 in172.6 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.7 ft3

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