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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: $22,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $859

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,165 $21,300
Base Invoice $20,907 $20,130
iPod integration 199  
Rear spoiler 360 295
Floor mats   125
iPod integration 176  
Rear spoiler 280 244
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 559 420
Options (change) 456 346
Destination 750 895
Total Price $23,474 $22,615
Total Invoice $22,113 $21,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,263
Model Year20102017
ModelJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,474$22,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,474$21,005
Total Invoice$22,113$21,371
Adjustments for Features0-1,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,113$19,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102017
ModelJettaForte
TrimWolfsburg EditionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,521

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102017
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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