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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $19,100
Base Invoice $23,553 $18,190
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Autobahn Package 2,290  
Navigation Package 2,030  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Autobahn Package 2,200  
Navigation Package 1,948  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 5,420 3,550
Options (change) 5,204 3,095
Destination 820 750
Total Price $30,775 $23,400
Total Invoice $29,577 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,639
Model Year20142012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,775$23,400
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$23,400
Total Invoice$29,577$22,035
Adjustments for Features-9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,674$22,035

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelJettaForte
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
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 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,615$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9030

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
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.2,870 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested125088%
Total Not Requested17512%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

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