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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $5,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaSpectraSpectra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,245 $26,245 $29,545 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $20,395 $25,195 $28,362 $14,540 $15,380
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130      
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Remote start 450 450 450 250 250
Rear spoiler 375     375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Alloy wheels       400  
Sunroof       750 750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100      
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Remote start 350 350 350 215 215
Rear spoiler 300     325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360 360
Alloy wheels       360  
Sunroof       675 675
Options (change) 1,190 815 685 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 935 635 535 1,935 1,250
Destination 850 850 850 650 650
Total Price $23,285 $27,910 $31,080 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $22,180 $26,680 $29,747 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,057
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaSpectraSpectra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$23,285$27,910$31,080$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-3,205-7,260-6,9850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,080$20,650$24,095$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$4,015$100$0
Total Invoice$22,180$26,680$29,747$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-3,053-6,940-6,6850-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,127$19,740$23,062$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$3,935$55$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaSpectraSpectra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0$0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
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  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents $100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$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  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,875$7,930$7,655$670$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$7,260$6,985$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,053-6,940-6,6850-210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelJettaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in102.8 in
Length183.3 in177.2 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.2 ft3

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