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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: $19,530

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,487

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $15,995
Base Invoice $23,094 $15,230
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Cargo net 69 40
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
4-speed automatic   1,000
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Cargo net 55 32
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 3,574 2,840
Options (change) 3,381 2,562
Destination 700 695
Total Price $29,044 $19,530
Total Invoice $27,175 $18,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,354
Model Year20092010
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,044$19,530
Adjustments for Features-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,549$19,530
Total Invoice$27,175$18,487
Adjustments for Features-2,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,841$18,487

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3340

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
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.2,740 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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