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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: $17,690

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,885

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $23,945
Base Invoice $15,230 $22,987
4-speed automatic 1,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
4-speed automatic 960  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,000 1,100
Options (change) 960 1,056
Destination 695 795
Total Price $17,690 $25,840
Total Invoice $16,885 $24,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,473
Model Year20102013
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$17,690$25,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,690$23,260
Total Invoice$16,885$24,838
Adjustments for Features0-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,885$22,358

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102013
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,195$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102013
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.3,157 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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