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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: $19,055

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,302

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $2,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelForteForteJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,090 $20,390 $20,995
Base Invoice $17,359 $19,367 $20,155
Floor mats 115 115  
Floor mats 93 93  
Options (change) 115 115 0
Options (change) 93 93 0
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $19,055 $21,355 $21,815
Total Invoice $18,302 $20,310 $20,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,187
Model Year201620162014
ModelForteForteJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4173hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$19,055$21,355$21,815
Adjustments for Features-535-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,520$19,695$21,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0
Total Invoice$18,302$20,310$20,975
Adjustments for Features-514-1,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,788$18,731$20,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201620162014
ModelForteForteJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,925$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$1,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-514-1,5790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20162014
ModelForteJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length171.3 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,228 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.9 ft3

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