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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: $19,720

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,796

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,645 $20,345 $21,245 $23,245 $26,245 $29,545 $17,755
Base Invoice $17,898 $19,531 $20,395 $22,315 $25,195 $28,362 $16,962
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325 325 325    
Floor mats 235 235 235 235 235 235 120
Universal garage door opener             350
Eco Package             600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270 270 270 270    
Floor mats 185 185 185 185 185 185 97
Universal garage door opener             291
Eco Package             551
Options (change) 560 560 560 560 560 235 1,070
Options (change) 455 455 455 455 455 185 939
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 850 895
Total Price $20,055 $21,755 $22,655 $24,655 $27,655 $30,630 $19,720
Total Invoice $19,203 $20,836 $21,700 $23,620 $26,500 $29,397 $18,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,027
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T6T6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$20,055$21,755$22,655$24,655$27,655$30,630$19,720
Adjustments for Features0-540-2,865-2,990-7,120-6,620-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$21,215$19,790$21,665$20,535$24,010$18,810
Cost Above Minimum$265$1,425$0$1,875$745$4,220$0
Total Invoice$19,203$20,836$21,700$23,620$26,500$29,397$18,796
Adjustments for Features0-517-2,744-2,864-6,823-6,354-867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,203$20,319$18,956$20,756$19,677$23,043$17,929
Cost Above Minimum$247$1,363$0$1,800$721$4,087$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaRio
Trim1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual     $1100 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Automatic braking, low-speed    $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  
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Black grille (optional)   $0   
Body kit     $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900 $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0 
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$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 external devices      $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Wheels, dark finish   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$1,110$1,650$3,975$4,100$8,230$7,730$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$2,865$2,990$7,120$6,620$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-517-2,744-2,864-6,823-6,354-867

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182017
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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested37571%
Total Not Requested15029%

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