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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: $25,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,356

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $19,500
Base Invoice $22,795 $18,528
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900  
Rear spoiler 375 295
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   2,300
215/45HR17   300
Premium Package   2,600
Floor mats   115
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864  
Rear spoiler 300 244
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   2,074
215/45HR17   269
Premium Package   2,348
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,425 5,610
Options (change) 4,188 5,028
Destination 770 800
Total Price $28,940 $25,910
Total Invoice $27,753 $24,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,156
Model Year20122014
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,940$25,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$22,975
Total Invoice$27,753$24,356
Adjustments for Features0-2,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$21,597

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,890$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,759

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,036 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135037%
Total Not Requested227563%

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