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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: $16,270

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,950

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForteJetta
TrimLXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,400 $23,745
Base Invoice $15,100 $22,795
Floor mats 95  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats 75  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 95 1,100
Options (change) 75 1,056
Destination 775 770
Total Price $16,270 $25,615
Total Invoice $15,950 $24,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,749
Model Year20132012
ModelForteJetta
TrimLXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$16,270$25,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,270$21,535
Total Invoice$15,950$24,621
Adjustments for Features0-3,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,950$20,699

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
ModelForteJetta
TrimLXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Manual remote mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$670$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,922

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,729 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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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