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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: $16,045

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,725

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $15,200
Base Invoice $22,795 $14,900
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   95
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   75
Options (change) 1,100 95
Options (change) 1,056 75
Destination 770 750
Total Price $25,615 $16,045
Total Invoice $24,621 $15,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,974
Model Year20122012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,615$16,045
Adjustments for Features-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,535$16,045
Total Invoice$24,621$15,725
Adjustments for Features-3,9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,699$15,725

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Manual remote mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,750$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9220

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length182.2 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.7 ft3

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