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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,115

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $16,660 $25,842 $28,109
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Sunroof 700    
Universal garage door opener 70    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Sunroof 610    
Universal garage door opener 55    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 1,950 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 1,760 1,056 1,056
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $20,140 $28,840 $31,200
Total Invoice $19,115 $27,718 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,484
Model Year201020162016
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,140$28,840$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,245-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$25,595$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$460
Total Invoice$19,115$27,718$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,119-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,115$24,599$25,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$441

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020162016
ModelForteJettaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,270$4,515$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,245$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119-4,945

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102016
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length178.3 in183.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

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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