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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: $21,425

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,210

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $21,395
Base Invoice $16,950 $20,539
Premium Package 950  
Technology Package 1,900  
Sunroof   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package 830  
Technology Package 1,655  
Sunroof   864
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 2,850 2,000
Options (change) 2,485 1,920
Destination 775 770
Total Price $21,425 $24,165
Total Invoice $20,210 $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: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,932
Model Year20132011
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,425$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,425$24,075
Total Invoice$20,210$23,229
Adjustments for Features0-87
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,210$23,142

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132011
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,025$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-87

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,791 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested67541%

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