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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: $23,120

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,963

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelForteForteJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSXTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $25,795
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $24,763
Floor mats 125 125  
Premium Tech Package   3,600  
Navigation system     800
Panoramic sunroof     1,800
Floor mats 102 102  
Premium Tech Package   3,236  
Navigation system     768
Panoramic sunroof     1,728
Options (change) 125 3,725 2,600
Options (change) 102 3,338 2,496
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $23,120 $28,420 $29,190
Total Invoice $21,963 $26,655 $28,054

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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: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,668
Model Year201820182013
ModelForteForteJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSXTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine164hp I4201hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$23,120$28,420$29,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,120$23,995$28,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$21,963$26,655$28,054
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,963$22,505$27,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$542$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201820182013
ModelForteForteJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSXTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,225$7,650$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,150-423

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182013
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested175042%
Total Not Requested240058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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