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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: $25,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,356

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,945
Base Invoice $18,528 $22,987
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 375
Navigation Package   2,005
Autobahn Package   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 300
Navigation Package   1,925
Autobahn Package   2,160
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,610 5,730
Options (change) 5,028 5,441
Destination 800 795
Total Price $25,910 $30,470
Total Invoice $24,356 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,145
Model Year20142013
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,910$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,550$30,470
Total Invoice$24,356$29,223
Adjustments for Features-1,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,078$29,223

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142013
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142013
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length179.5 in182.2 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested160044%
Total Not Requested202556%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

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