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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: $19,190

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,305

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,553 $16,660
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,100 1,000
Options (change) 1,056 950
Destination 820 695
Total Price $26,455 $19,190
Total Invoice $25,429 $18,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,701
Model Year20142010
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,455$19,190
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$19,190
Total Invoice$25,429$18,305
Adjustments for Features-1,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,006$18,305

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142010
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,975$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142010
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 Weight3,158 lb.2,868 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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