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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102010201020112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
TrimSLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg EditionLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,605 $18,295 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $22,165 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $16,949 $17,608 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $20,907 $14,480 $15,110
iPod integration 199 199 199 199 199   199    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295                
Rear spoiler 360 360 360 360   360 360 300  
Alloy wheels 450                
Larger rear spoiler         499        
Value Package               750  
195/55VR15               300  
Floor mats               95 95
iPod integration 176 176 176 176 176   176    
Bluetooth cell phone link 254                
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 280   280 280 250  
Alloy wheels 398                
Larger rear spoiler         370        
Value Package               665  
195/55VR15               260  
Floor mats               72 72
Options (change) 1,304 559 559 559 698 360 559 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,108 456 456 456 546 280 456 1,247 72
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $19,659 $19,604 $21,704 $22,839 $25,138 $24,390 $23,474 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $18,807 $18,814 $20,455 $21,434 $23,548 $23,046 $22,113 $16,422 $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: $2,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,599
Model Year201020102010201020102010201020112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
TrimSLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg EditionLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6T6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$19,659$19,604$21,704$22,839$25,138$24,390$23,474$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-570-720-2,020-1,645-1,745-3,495-2,1700-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,089$18,884$19,684$21,194$23,393$20,895$21,304$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$800$2,310$4,509$2,011$2,420$625$0
Total Invoice$18,807$18,814$20,455$21,434$23,548$23,046$22,113$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-545-691-1,904-1,544-1,635-3,302-2,0440-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,262$18,123$18,551$19,890$21,913$19,744$20,069$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$139$0$428$1,767$3,790$1,621$1,946$898$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020102010201020102010201020112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
TrimSLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg EditionLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$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$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire       $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler    $200    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900  $900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325  
CD player$125$125     $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
USB port       $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights       $25$25
Compass   $0$0$0   
Fog lights        $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer   $150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver       $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100    
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Metal pedals        $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0    
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,665$3,965$3,590$3,690$5,440$4,115$1,945$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$720$2,020$1,645$1,745$3,495$2,170$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-691-1,904-1,544-1,635-3,302-2,0440-353

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102011
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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