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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: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,587

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Model Year20162016201620162016201620092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSpectraSpectra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,995 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $18,235 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109 $14,540 $15,380
Connectivity Package 2,230              
Rear spoiler 375 375 375       375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400 400
Alloy wheels             400  
Sunroof             750 750
Connectivity Package 2,142              
Rear spoiler 300 300 300       325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)             360 360
Alloy wheels             360  
Sunroof             675 675
Options (change) 2,605 375 375 0 0 0 1,925 1,150
Options (change) 2,442 300 300 0 0 0 1,720 1,035
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 650 650
Total Price $22,420 $24,845 $26,575 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100 $18,125 $18,250
Total Invoice $21,497 $23,825 $25,486 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929 $16,910 $17,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,060
Model Year20162016201620162016201620092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSpectraSpectra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6S7M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$22,420$24,845$26,575$31,940$27,740$30,100$18,125$18,250
Adjustments for Features-2,570-4,970-7,895-7,645-4,845-6,7450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,850$19,875$18,680$24,295$22,895$23,355$18,125$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$1,170$1,195$0$5,615$4,215$4,675$100$0
Total Invoice$21,497$23,825$25,486$30,694$26,662$28,929$16,910$17,065
Adjustments for Features-2,464-4,766-7,571-7,347-4,657-6,4830-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,033$19,059$17,915$23,347$22,005$22,446$16,910$16,855
Cost Above Minimum$1,118$1,144$0$5,432$4,090$4,531$55$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20162016201620162016201620092009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaSpectraSpectra
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     $0$0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100     
7-speed automated manual   $1200    
6-speed manual    $150$150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600     
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 $200  
Brake assist$50$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$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0     
Body kit   $0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system $600$600$600 $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   $25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$50  
Metal pedals    $75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,890$8,815$8,565$5,765$7,665$920$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$4,970$7,895$7,645$4,845$6,745$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,464-4,766-7,571-7,347-4,657-6,4830-210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20162009
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 Weight2,940 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested88044%

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