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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: $19,040

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $22,165
Base Invoice $16,570 $20,907
Premium Package 950  
iPod integration   199
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 830  
iPod integration   176
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 950 1,299
Options (change) 830 1,275
Destination 695 750
Total Price $19,040 $24,214
Total Invoice $18,095 $22,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,734
Model Year20112010
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,040$24,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,040$23,049
Total Invoice$18,095$22,932
Adjustments for Features0-1,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,095$21,829

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,103

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
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%

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