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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: $18,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,585

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $18,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $15,230 $17,467 $20,539
Premium Package 800    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Convenience Package   1,350  
Sunroof   1,250 900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Premium Package 700    
4-speed automatic 960    
Convenience Package   1,296  
Sunroof   1,200 864
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 1,800 3,700 2,000
Options (change) 1,660 3,552 1,920
Destination 695 770 770
Total Price $18,490 $22,665 $24,165
Total Invoice $17,585 $21,789 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,959
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,490$22,665$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,490$21,370$21,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325
Total Invoice$17,585$21,789$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,245-2,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,585$20,544$20,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$311

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020112011
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,740$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,245-2,374

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102011
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length178.3 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested74046%

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