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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: $18,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $6,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSpectra
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $15,995
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $14,955
Premium Package 1,440        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375  
CD changer, in-dash         300
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Sunroof         700
Premium Package 1,382        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300  
CD changer, in-dash         250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Sunroof         625
Options (change) 1,815 375 375 375 1,400
Options (change) 1,682 300 300 300 1,235
Destination 770 770 770 770 650
Total Price $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $24,890 $18,045
Total Invoice $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $23,865 $16,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSpectra
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$25,360$24,590$25,950$24,890$18,045
Adjustments for Features-1,895-2,770-3,870-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,465$21,820$22,080$23,835$18,045
Cost Above Minimum$1,645$0$260$2,015$0
Total Invoice$24,316$23,577$24,883$23,865$16,840
Adjustments for Features-1,817-2,656-3,711-1,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,499$20,921$21,172$22,853$16,840
Cost Above Minimum$1,578$0$251$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSpectra
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass   $0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,315$5,415$2,600$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$2,770$3,870$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,817-2,656-3,711-1,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122008
ModelJettaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in102.8 in
Length182.2 in177.2 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 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 Volume15.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

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