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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: $26,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,263

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $21,600
Base Invoice $22,434 $20,410
Package 2 3,500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear spoiler 479 295
Cargo net 69 50
iPod integration 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Package 2 3,197  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear spoiler 310 244
Cargo net 55 42
iPod integration 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,848 4,370
Options (change) 5,151 3,958
Destination 640 895
Total Price $30,598 $26,865
Total Invoice $28,225 $25,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,733
Model Year20072018
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,598$26,865
Adjustments for Features0-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,598$22,855
Total Invoice$28,225$25,263
Adjustments for Features0-3,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,225$21,492

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,140$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,771

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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 GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested66521%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested210047%
Total Not Requested237553%

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