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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: $20,880

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,697

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,110 $24,110 $17,395
Base Invoice $20,585 $22,434 $16,570
Package 1 1,900 1,800  
iPod integration 0 0  
Cargo net 69 69 40
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package     950
Technology Package     1,800
Package 1 1,736 1,644  
iPod integration 0 0  
Cargo net 55 55 32
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Premium Package     830
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 4,844 4,744 2,790
Options (change) 4,453 4,361 2,432
Destination 640 640 695
Total Price $27,594 $29,494 $20,880
Total Invoice $25,678 $27,435 $19,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,108
Model Year200720072011
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
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)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,594$29,494$20,880
Adjustments for Features0-635-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,594$28,859$20,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0
Total Invoice$25,678$27,435$19,697
Adjustments for Features0-591-127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,678$26,844$19,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,166$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072011
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,250$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591-127

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072011
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.2,769 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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested66538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested87555%

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