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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: $19,530

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,487

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,110 $24,110 $15,995
Base Invoice $20,585 $22,434 $15,230
Package 2 4,000 3,500  
iPod integration 199 199  
Cargo net 69 69 40
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
4-speed automatic     1,000
Package 2 3,654 3,197  
iPod integration 176 176  
Cargo net 55 55 32
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Premium Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     870
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 5,343 4,843 2,840
Options (change) 4,958 4,501 2,562
Destination 640 640 695
Total Price $28,093 $29,593 $19,530
Total Invoice $26,183 $27,575 $18,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,277
Model Year200720072010
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,093$29,593$19,530
Adjustments for Features-2,595-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,498$26,873$19,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$26,183$27,575$18,487
Adjustments for Features-2,419-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,764$25,040$18,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,276$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072010
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,040$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,419-2,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072010
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length179.3 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested232554%
Total Not Requested201546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested99031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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