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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,220

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForteForteForte
TrimSETDILXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,745 $24,995 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,995 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats     125 125 125
Floor mats     102 102 102
Options (change) 0 0 125 125 125
Options (change) 0 0 102 102 102
Destination 770 770 895 895 895
Total Price $24,515 $25,765 $19,220 $23,120 $24,820
Total Invoice $23,565 $24,765 $18,460 $21,963 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,259
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForteForteForte
TrimSETDILXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,515$25,765$19,220$23,120$24,820
Adjustments for Features-1,920-1,0700-2,755-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$24,695$19,220$20,365$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$1,145$2,570
Total Invoice$23,565$24,765$18,460$21,963$23,419
Adjustments for Features-1,846-1,0280-2,617-2,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,719$23,737$18,460$19,346$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,018$0$886$2,100

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenForteForteForte
TrimSETDILXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,465$2,615$1,545$4,300$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$1,070$0$2,755$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,846-1,0280-2,617-2,859

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft356.4 ft3

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