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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: $19,775

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,917

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280 $18,400
Base Invoice $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109 $17,627
Universal garage door opener           350
Floor mats           130
Universal garage door opener           291
Floor mats           104
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 480
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 395
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 895
Total Price $24,470 $26,200 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100 $19,775
Total Invoice $23,525 $25,186 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929 $18,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $381
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$24,470$26,200$31,940$27,740$30,100$19,775
Adjustments for Features-3,200-6,125-6,075-3,275-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,270$20,075$25,865$24,465$24,925$19,775
Cost Above Minimum$1,195$0$5,790$4,390$4,850$0
Total Invoice$23,525$25,186$30,694$26,662$28,929$18,917
Adjustments for Features-3,076-5,888-5,838-3,148-4,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,449$19,298$24,856$23,514$23,955$18,917
Cost Above Minimum$1,151$0$5,558$4,216$4,657$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed automated manual  $1200   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600    
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200 $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 $100 
Forward collision warning $200   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)     $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25  
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Compass     $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 $150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,615$7,540$7,490$4,690$6,590$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$6,125$6,075$3,275$5,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,076-5,888-5,838-3,148-4,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in101.6 in
Length183.3 in172.6 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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