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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: $23,120

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,963

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelJetta SportWagenForteForte
TrimTDIEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,565 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,503 $20,966 $22,422
Navigation system 800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,800    
Floor mats   125 125
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Navigation system 768    
Panoramic sunroof 1,727    
Floor mats   102 102
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Options (change) 2,600 125 3,725
Options (change) 2,495 102 3,338
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $29,985 $23,120 $28,420
Total Invoice $28,818 $21,963 $26,655

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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: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,240
Model Year201420182018
ModelJetta SportWagenForteForte
TrimTDIEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,985$23,120$28,420
Adjustments for Features-6400-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$23,120$23,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$28,818$21,963$26,655
Adjustments for Features-6150-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,203$21,963$22,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$542

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420182018
ModelJetta SportWagenForteForte
TrimTDIEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,025$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-6150-4,150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested175042%
Total Not Requested240058%

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