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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: $21,725

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,614

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimTDI1.8T SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,625 $25,925 $31,895 $24,535 $20,755
Base Invoice $22,681 $24,888 $30,619 $23,553 $19,667
Navigation Package 1,500     2,030  
Premium Package 1,670        
Autobahn Package       2,290  
Floor mats         120
Navigation Package 1,440     1,948  
Premium Package 1,602        
Autobahn Package       2,200  
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 3,170 0 0 4,320 120
Options (change) 3,042 0 0 4,148 97
Destination 820 820 820 820 850
Total Price $27,615 $26,745 $32,715 $29,675 $21,725
Total Invoice $26,543 $25,708 $31,439 $28,521 $20,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,258
Model Year20142014201420142016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimTDI1.8T SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$27,615$26,745$32,715$29,675$21,725
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,225-1,425-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,615$25,795$30,490$28,250$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$1,820$0$4,695$2,455$0
Total Invoice$26,543$25,708$31,439$28,521$20,614
Adjustments for Features0-913-2,138-1,370-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,543$24,795$29,301$27,151$19,537
Cost Above Minimum$1,748$0$4,506$2,356$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142014201420142016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
TrimTDI1.8T SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support    $0
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass  $0$0 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,740$2,690$3,965$3,165$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,225$1,425$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-2,138-1,370-1,077

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142016
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 Weight2,805 lb.2,730 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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