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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: $20,880

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,697

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $17,395
Base Invoice $23,094 $16,570
Navigation system 1,990  
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Cargo net 69 40
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Navigation system 1,758  
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Cargo net 55 32
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 5,564 2,790
Options (change) 5,139 2,432
Destination 700 695
Total Price $31,034 $20,880
Total Invoice $28,933 $19,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,390
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
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$31,034$20,880
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,054$20,880
Total Invoice$28,933$19,697
Adjustments for Features-1,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,087$19,697

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$4,280$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8460

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
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.2,769 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 surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested87555%

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