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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
Trim1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLILXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,345 $21,245 $23,245 $26,245 $29,545 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $19,531 $20,395 $22,315 $25,195 $28,362 $14,480 $15,110
Floor mats 235 235 235 235 235 95 95
Rear spoiler 375 375       300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130 130      
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats 185 185 185 185 185 72 72
Rear spoiler 300 300       250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100 100      
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Options (change) 740 740 365 365 235 1,445 95
Options (change) 585 585 285 285 185 1,247 72
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $21,935 $22,835 $24,460 $27,460 $30,630 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $20,966 $21,830 $23,450 $26,330 $29,397 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,481
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
Trim1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLILXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6S6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$21,935$22,835$24,460$27,460$30,630$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-630-2,955-2,880-7,010-6,7350-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,305$19,880$21,580$20,450$23,895$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$1,425$0$1,700$570$4,015$625$0
Total Invoice$20,966$21,830$23,450$26,330$29,397$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-602-2,825-2,761-6,722-6,4640-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,364$19,005$20,689$19,608$22,933$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$1,359$0$1,684$603$3,928$898$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRioRio
Trim1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLILXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual    $1100  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 $100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100  
Forward collision warning   $200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$15  
Interior air filter   $0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Black grille (optional)  $0    
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Sunroof $900 $900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100  
App support $0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0  
Navigation system   $600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150  
Automatic headlights   $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$2,250$4,575$4,500$8,630$8,355$1,620$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$2,955$2,880$7,010$6,735$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-602-2,825-2,761-6,722-6,4640-353

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in98.4 in
Length183.3 in167.3 in
Width70.0 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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