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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: $27,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,751

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $21,600
Base Invoice $28,362 $20,410
Floor mats 235 125
Cargo net 100 50
Remote start 450 495
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats 185 102
Cargo net 80 42
Remote start 350 410
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Rear spoiler   244
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 785 4,960
Options (change) 615 4,446
Destination 850 895
Total Price $31,180 $27,455
Total Invoice $29,827 $25,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,774
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,180$27,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$25,645
Total Invoice$29,827$25,751
Adjustments for Features0-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,827$24,053

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,698

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in179.5 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

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