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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,390

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForteJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,895 $24,395
Base Invoice $16,090 $23,419
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,800
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Panoramic sunroof   1,728
Options (change) 1,750 1,800
Options (change) 1,605 1,728
Destination 695 795
Total Price $19,340 $26,990
Total Invoice $18,390 $25,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,856
Model Year20112013
ModelForteJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine156hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,340$26,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,340$25,225
Total Invoice$18,390$25,942
Adjustments for Features0-1,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,390$24,246

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112013
ModelForteJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,550$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,696

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112013
ModelForteJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length170.9 in179.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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