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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: $19,525

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,555

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,165 $17,800
Base Invoice $20,907 $16,950
iPod integration 199  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   950
iPod integration 176  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Premium Package   830
Options (change) 1,299 950
Options (change) 1,275 830
Destination 750 775
Total Price $24,214 $19,525
Total Invoice $22,932 $18,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,416
Model Year20102013
ModelJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,214$19,525
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,199$19,525
Total Invoice$22,932$18,555
Adjustments for Features-9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,971$18,555

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102013
ModelJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,765$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102013
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.2,791 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
Kia Forte EX

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

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