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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: $27,505

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $23,590
Base Invoice $20,130 $21,702
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 69
Rear spoiler 295 479
Package 3   4,885
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 55
Rear spoiler 244 310
Package 3   4,463
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 5,310 8,308
Options (change) 4,798 7,490
Destination 895 630
Total Price $27,505 $32,528
Total Invoice $25,823 $29,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,112
Model Year20172006
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,505$32,528
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,320$32,528
Total Invoice$25,823$29,822
Adjustments for Features-1,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,710$29,822

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172006
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,525$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172006
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length179.5 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,303 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 Room53.8 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested280059%
Total Not Requested197541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested262559%
Total Not Requested180041%

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