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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: $27,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,781

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $29,280
Base Invoice $20,130 $28,109
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 350  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 102  
Universal garage door opener 291  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,260 1,100
Options (change) 4,756 1,056
Destination 895 820
Total Price $27,455 $31,200
Total Invoice $25,781 $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: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,152
Model Year20172016
ModelForteJetta
TrimEX2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,455$31,200
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,445$31,200
Total Invoice$25,781$29,985
Adjustments for Features-9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,833$29,985

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172016
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
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$4,150$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172016
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length179.5 in183.3 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested302563%
Total Not Requested175037%

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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