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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: $20,315

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,350

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $19,390
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $18,432
Convenience Package 1,350    
Floor mats     115
Convenience Package 1,296    
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 1,350 0 115
Options (change) 1,296 0 93
Destination 770 770 825
Total Price $20,315 $22,165 $20,330
Total Invoice $19,533 $21,309 $19,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,406
Model Year201120112015
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG23/33 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,315$22,165$20,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,315$20,765$19,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$19,533$21,309$19,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,346-1,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,533$19,963$18,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112015
ModelJettaJettaForte
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$715$2,115$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346-1,223

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in179.5 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,018 lb.2,959 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 in53.0 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 Volume15.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested59037%

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