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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: $17,530

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,657

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimGLIWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $20,875 $15,995
Base Invoice $22,659 $19,698 $15,230
iPod integration 199 199  
Cargo net 69 69 40
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package     800
iPod integration 176 176  
Cargo net 55 55 32
Sunroof 883    
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Premium Package     700
Options (change) 2,343 1,343 840
Options (change) 2,187 1,304 732
Destination 650 650 695
Total Price $27,293 $22,868 $17,530
Total Invoice $25,496 $21,652 $16,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,751
Model Year200820082010
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimGLIWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,293$22,868$17,530
Adjustments for Features-3,180-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,113$20,498$17,530
Cost Above Minimum$3,615$0$0
Total Invoice$25,496$21,652$16,657
Adjustments for Features-2,971-2,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,525$19,408$16,657
Cost Above Minimum$3,117$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082010
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimGLIWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
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 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$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 
Metal pedals$75  
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$3,800$2,990$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,971-2,2440

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
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.2,707 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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