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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: $7,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLI SELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,109 $18,190
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 1,100 3,550
Options (change) 1,056 3,095
Destination 820 750
Total Price $31,200 $23,400
Total Invoice $29,985 $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: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,533
Model Year20162012
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLI SELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,200$23,400
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,685$23,400
Total Invoice$29,985$22,035
Adjustments for Features-2,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,568$22,035

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLI SELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,740$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4170

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length183.3 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,194 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 Volume15.7 ft314.7 ft3

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

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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