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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: $19,530

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,487

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $24,770
Base Invoice $15,230 $23,094
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Premium Package 800  
Cargo net 40 69
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Autobahn Package   2,405
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Premium Package 700  
Cargo net 32 55
4-speed automatic 960  
Autobahn Package   2,227
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 2,840 3,574
Options (change) 2,562 3,381
Destination 695 700
Total Price $19,530 $29,044
Total Invoice $18,487 $27,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,354
Model Year20102009
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,530$29,044
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,530$26,549
Total Invoice$18,487$27,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,487$24,841

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,334

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
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 Weight2,740 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
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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