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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: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,428

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,587

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,110 $24,110 $17,800
Base Invoice $20,585 $22,434 $16,950
Package 1 1,900 1,800  
iPod integration 199 199  
Cargo net 69 69 40
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package     950
Package 1 1,736 1,644  
iPod integration 176 176  
Cargo net 55 55 32
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Premium Package     830
Options (change) 3,243 3,143 990
Options (change) 3,040 2,948 862
Destination 640 640 775
Total Price $25,993 $27,893 $19,565
Total Invoice $24,265 $26,022 $18,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,777
Model Year200720072013
ModelJettaJettaForte
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,993$27,893$19,565
Adjustments for Features-965-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,028$26,293$19,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0
Total Invoice$24,265$26,022$18,587
Adjustments for Features-901-1,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,364$24,529$18,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,165$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072013
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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$2,690$3,325$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-901-1,4930

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072013
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.2,791 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%

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