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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: $21,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $24,300
Base Invoice $18,190 $22,659
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 69
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Autobahn Package   3,020
iPod integration   199
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 55
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Autobahn Package   2,797
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 1,790 4,363
Options (change) 1,557 4,101
Destination 750 650
Total Price $21,640 $29,313
Total Invoice $20,497 $27,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,824
Model Year20122008
ModelForteJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,640$29,313
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,640$28,148
Total Invoice$20,497$27,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,497$26,321

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122008
ModelForteJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$1,700$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122008
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 Weight2,822 lb.3,802 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 SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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