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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: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,587

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEX2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $16,950 $21,702 $21,884
Premium Package 950    
Cargo net 40 69 69
6-speed automated manual   1,075 1,075
Package 1     1,460
Premium Package 830    
Cargo net 32 55 55
6-speed automated manual   1,073 1,073
Package 1     1,334
Options (change) 990 1,144 2,604
Options (change) 862 1,128 2,462
Destination 775 630 630
Total Price $19,565 $25,364 $27,024
Total Invoice $18,587 $23,460 $24,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,888
Model Year201320062006
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEX2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG25/31 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,565$25,364$27,024
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,565$24,299$25,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$18,587$23,460$24,976
Adjustments for Features0-985-1,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,587$22,475$23,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,138

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320062006
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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$1,525$2,590$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985-1,363

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132006
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 Weight2,791 lb.3,303 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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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