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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelForteJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,380 $26,779
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats   235
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 3,550 1,335
Options (change) 3,095 1,241
Destination 775 820
Total Price $23,625 $30,050
Total Invoice $22,250 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,992
Model Year20132017
ModelForteJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,625$30,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$28,385
Total Invoice$22,250$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,250$27,242

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132017
ModelForteJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,598

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132017
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 Weight2,898 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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