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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: $26,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,263

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $24,110
Base Invoice $20,410 $22,434
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 69
Rear spoiler 295 479
Package 2   3,500
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 55
Rear spoiler 244 310
Package 2   3,197
Navigation system   1,589
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 4,370 5,848
Options (change) 3,958 5,151
Destination 895 640
Total Price $26,865 $30,598
Total Invoice $25,263 $28,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,733
Model Year20182007
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,865$30,598
Adjustments for Features-4,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,855$30,598
Total Invoice$25,263$28,225
Adjustments for Features-3,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,492$28,225

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182007
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
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 
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
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
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 player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,150$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182007
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.3,308 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 Room53.8 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 mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested210047%
Total Not Requested237553%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested66521%

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