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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: $10,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,697

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $24,770
Base Invoice $16,570 $23,094
Premium Package 950  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 69
Autobahn Package   2,405
Navigation system   1,990
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 830  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 55
Autobahn Package   2,227
Navigation system   1,758
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 2,790 5,564
Options (change) 2,432 5,139
Destination 695 700
Total Price $20,880 $31,034
Total Invoice $19,697 $28,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,390
Model Year20112009
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
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$20,880$31,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,880$29,054
Total Invoice$19,697$28,933
Adjustments for Features0-1,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,697$27,087

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112009
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$2,300$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,846

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112009
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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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested87555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
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 surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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