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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,300

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,735

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $19,990
Base Invoice $21,702 $18,993
Package 3 4,885  
Cargo net 69 50
Rear spoiler 479 295
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Floor mats   115
Package 3 4,463  
Cargo net 55 42
Rear spoiler 310 244
Navigation system 1,589  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 8,308 5,460
Options (change) 7,490 4,892
Destination 630 850
Total Price $32,528 $26,300
Total Invoice $29,822 $24,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,477
Model Year20062016
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,528$26,300
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,863$26,300
Total Invoice$29,822$24,735
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,212$24,735

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,615$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested212548%
Total Not Requested230052%

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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

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