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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: $19,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,390

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,210 $16,895
Base Invoice $23,242 $16,090
Panoramic sunroof 1,750  
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,681  
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,750 1,750
Options (change) 1,681 1,605
Destination 770 695
Total Price $26,730 $19,340
Total Invoice $25,693 $18,390

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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: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,606
Model Year20122011
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,730$19,340
Adjustments for Features-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$19,340
Total Invoice$25,693$18,390
Adjustments for Features-1,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,996$18,390

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
ModelJetta SportWagenForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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$4,315$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
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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