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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,530

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,657

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEXGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $24,300 $20,875
Base Invoice $15,230 $22,659 $19,698
Premium Package 800    
Cargo net 40 69 69
iPod integration   199 199
Sunroof   1,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,075 1,075
Premium Package 700    
Cargo net 32 55 55
iPod integration   176 176
Sunroof   883  
6-speed automated manual   1,073 1,073
Options (change) 840 2,343 1,343
Options (change) 732 2,187 1,304
Destination 695 650 650
Total Price $17,530 $27,293 $22,868
Total Invoice $16,657 $25,496 $21,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,751
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEXGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,530$27,293$22,868
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,530$24,113$20,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,615$0
Total Invoice$16,657$25,496$21,652
Adjustments for Features0-2,971-2,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,657$22,525$19,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,117$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020082008
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEXGLIWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$620$3,800$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,971-2,244

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length178.3 in179.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,707 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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