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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: $20,880

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,697

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEX2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $22,110 $24,110
Base Invoice $16,570 $20,585 $22,434
Premium Package 950    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 69 69
Package 1   1,900 1,800
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
6-speed automated manual   1,075 1,075
Premium Package 830    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 55 55
Package 1   1,736 1,644
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
6-speed automated manual   1,073 1,073
Options (change) 2,790 4,844 4,744
Options (change) 2,432 4,453 4,361
Destination 695 640 640
Total Price $20,880 $27,594 $29,494
Total Invoice $19,697 $25,678 $27,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,108
Model Year201120072007
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEX2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,880$27,594$29,494
Adjustments for Features-1350-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,745$27,594$28,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,265
Total Invoice$19,697$25,678$27,435
Adjustments for Features-1270-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,570$25,678$26,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,166

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120072007
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEX2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
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  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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
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$2,750$2,615$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments-1270-591

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112007
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 Weight2,769 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested87555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested66538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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