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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: $26,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,693

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $29,280
Base Invoice $18,993 $28,109
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,410 1,100
Options (change) 4,850 1,056
Destination 850 820
Total Price $26,250 $31,200
Total Invoice $24,693 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,485
Model Year20162016
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,250$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,250$30,360
Total Invoice$24,693$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,693$29,178

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T GLI SEL
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$3,225$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-807

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length179.5 in183.3 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested245073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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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