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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: $24,005

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,695

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $24,300
Base Invoice $18,993 $22,659
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 69
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 55
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 3,165 5,964
Options (change) 2,852 5,514
Destination 850 650
Total Price $24,005 $30,914
Total Invoice $22,695 $28,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,997
Model Year20162008
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,005$30,914
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$30,774
Total Invoice$22,695$28,823
Adjustments for Features0-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,695$28,692

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length179.5 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested260077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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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