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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: $19,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,645

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,210 $18,100
Base Invoice $23,242 $17,240
Panoramic sunroof 1,750  
Sunroof   750
Panoramic sunroof 1,681  
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 1,750 750
Options (change) 1,681 655
Destination 770 750
Total Price $26,730 $19,600
Total Invoice $25,693 $18,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,448
Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,730$19,600
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$19,600
Total Invoice$25,693$18,645
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,093$18,645

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
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$4,065$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length179.3 in170.9 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height59.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,285 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft30.0 ft3

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