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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: $19,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $580

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,505

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420142017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $27,645 $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535 $17,755
Base Invoice $18,139 $26,539 $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553 $16,962
Floor mats 235             120
Eco Package               600
Floor mats 185             97
Eco Package               551
Options (change) 235 0 0 0 0 0 0 720
Options (change) 185 0 0 0 0 0 0 648
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 895
Total Price $19,950 $28,465 $24,445 $26,745 $31,065 $32,715 $25,355 $19,370
Total Invoice $19,144 $27,359 $23,501 $25,708 $29,855 $31,439 $24,373 $18,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,953
Model Year20142014201420142014201420142017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5S7M6T6S7S7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$19,950$28,465$24,445$26,745$31,065$32,715$25,355$19,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-1,845-5,045-5,295-6,320-2,280-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$24,785$22,600$21,700$25,770$26,395$23,075$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,835$2,650$1,750$5,820$6,445$3,125$0
Total Invoice$19,144$27,359$23,501$25,708$29,855$31,439$24,373$18,505
Adjustments for Features0-3,537-1,774-4,849-5,089-6,073-2,192-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,144$23,822$21,727$20,859$24,766$25,366$22,181$17,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,678$2,583$1,715$5,622$6,222$3,037$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142014201420142014201420142017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
7-speed automated manual $1200  $1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist       $25
Rearview camera   $200 $200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150  $150 
Vehicle health reports       $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support       $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325    $325 
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio $50    $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system   $600$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25 $25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port       $25
Voice control for external devices       $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights       $125
Compass $0  $0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog lights   $125 $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150  
Tachometer$75 $75$75  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10      $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10      $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals      $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$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Total Value of Features$995$4,675$2,840$6,040$6,290$7,315$3,275$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680$1,845$5,045$5,295$6,320$2,280$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,537-1,774-4,849-5,089-6,073-2,192-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142017
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
Kia Rio EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested40076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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