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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: $19,220

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForteForteForteJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXSXSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $22,795 $23,995
Floor mats 125 125 125    
Floor mats 102 102 102    
Options (change) 125 125 125 0 0
Options (change) 102 102 102 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 770 770
Total Price $19,220 $23,120 $24,820 $24,515 $25,765
Total Invoice $18,460 $21,963 $23,419 $23,565 $24,765

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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: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,259
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForteForteForteJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXSXSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6S7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,220$23,120$24,820$24,515$25,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-3,030-1,920-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,220$20,365$21,790$22,595$24,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$2,570$0$2,100
Total Invoice$18,460$21,963$23,419$23,565$24,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,617-2,859-1,846-1,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,460$19,346$20,560$21,719$23,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$886$2,100$0$2,018

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelForteForteForteJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXSXSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,545$4,300$4,575$3,465$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$3,030$1,920$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,617-2,859-1,846-1,028

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182011
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 Weight2,929 lb.3,229 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 Room53.8 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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