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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: $5,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $20,755
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $19,667
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Floor mats 235 235 120
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Universal garage door opener     350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 185 185 97
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 690 235 470
Options (change) 555 185 388
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $27,785 $30,630 $22,075
Total Invoice $26,600 $29,397 $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: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,417
Model Year201820182016
ModelJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$27,785$30,630$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,380-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,405$28,775$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0
Total Invoice$26,600$29,397$20,905
Adjustments for Features-2,278-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,322$27,617$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182016
ModelJettaJettaRio
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,030$4,505$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,278-1,7800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182016
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 Weight2,931 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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