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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: $16,610

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,727

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelJettaJettaRio
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $14,025
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $13,305
Convenience Package 1,350    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
4-speed automatic     850
Convenience Package 1,296    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
4-speed automatic     815
Options (change) 2,450 1,100 1,935
Options (change) 2,352 1,056 1,772
Destination 770 770 650
Total Price $21,415 $23,265 $16,610
Total Invoice $20,589 $22,365 $15,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,569
Model Year201120112009
ModelJettaJettaRio
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/55-15
Total Price$21,415$23,265$16,610
Adjustments for Features-1,345-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,070$20,520$16,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$20,589$22,365$15,727
Adjustments for Features-1,293-2,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,296$19,726$15,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112009
ModelJettaJettaRio
TrimSESELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,565$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$2,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,293-2,6390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112009
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in98.4 in
Length182.2 in166.9 in
Width70.0 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested79049%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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