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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: $21,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $22,165
Base Invoice $18,993 $20,907
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 360
iPod integration   199
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 280
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 410 559
Options (change) 337 456
Destination 850 750
Total Price $21,250 $23,474
Total Invoice $20,180 $22,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,707
Model Year20162010
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,250$23,474
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,250$23,234
Total Invoice$20,180$22,113
Adjustments for Features0-226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,180$21,887

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162010
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
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 headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162010
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.3,308 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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