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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: $15,180

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,894

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimSESELSEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,725 $23,445 $24,805 $14,165
Base Invoice $17,977 $22,507 $23,813 $13,902
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats       120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056    
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 0 120
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 0 97
Destination 770 770 770 895
Total Price $20,595 $25,315 $25,575 $15,180
Total Invoice $19,803 $24,333 $24,583 $14,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,837
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimSESELSEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$20,595$25,315$25,575$15,180
Adjustments for Features-2,155-5,920-5,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,440$19,395$19,655$15,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$1,215$0
Total Invoice$19,803$24,333$24,583$14,894
Adjustments for Features-2,072-5,690-5,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,731$18,643$18,893$14,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$1,162$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimSESELSEL PremiumLX
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
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,275$7,040$7,040$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$5,920$5,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,072-5,690-5,6900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in101.2 in
Length182.2 in172.0 in
Width70.0 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.2,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.7 ft3

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