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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $26,995 $27,895 $20,755
Base Invoice $23,995 $25,915 $26,779 $19,667
Floor mats 235 235 235 120
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats 185 185 185 97
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 235 235 235 470
Options (change) 185 185 185 388
Destination 820 820 820 850
Total Price $26,050 $28,050 $28,950 $22,075
Total Invoice $25,000 $26,920 $27,784 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,305
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,050$28,050$28,950$22,075
Adjustments for Features-1,865-2,715-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,185$25,335$28,135$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$3,950$0
Total Invoice$25,000$26,920$27,784$20,905
Adjustments for Features-1,790-2,606-7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,210$24,314$27,002$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$3,792$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISX
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener   $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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,540$3,640$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$2,715$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,790-2,606-7820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in101.2 in
Length183.3 in172.0 in
Width70.0 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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