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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: $21,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,659 $18,190
Autobahn Package 3,020  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
iPod integration 199  
Cargo net 69 40
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Autobahn Package 2,797  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
iPod integration 176  
Cargo net 55 32
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 4,363 1,790
Options (change) 4,101 1,557
Destination 650 750
Total Price $29,313 $21,640
Total Invoice $27,410 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,824
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,313$21,640
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,148$21,640
Total Invoice$27,410$20,497
Adjustments for Features-1,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,321$20,497

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Total Value of Features$2,865$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,802 lb.2,822 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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