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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: $19,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,372

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,345 $24,770 $17,600
Base Invoice $20,138 $23,094 $16,760
Cargo net 69 69 40
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Autobahn Package   2,405  
Premium Package     950
Cargo net 55 55 32
6-speed automated manual 1,099 1,099  
Autobahn Package   2,227  
Premium Package     830
Options (change) 1,169 3,574 990
Options (change) 1,154 3,381 862
Destination 700 700 750
Total Price $23,214 $29,044 $19,340
Total Invoice $21,992 $27,175 $18,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,824
Model Year200920092012
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,214$29,044$19,340
Adjustments for Features-840-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,374$25,979$19,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,605$0
Total Invoice$21,992$27,175$18,372
Adjustments for Features-796-2,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,196$24,307$18,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,111$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092012
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,715$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-796-2,8680

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
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%

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