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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: $26,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,693

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $19,990
Base Invoice $26,779 $18,993
Floor mats 235 115
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Rear spoiler   295
Floor mats 185 93
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 1,335 5,410
Options (change) 1,241 4,850
Destination 820 850
Total Price $30,050 $26,250
Total Invoice $28,840 $24,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,109
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,050$26,250
Adjustments for Features-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,010$26,250
Total Invoice$28,840$24,693
Adjustments for Features-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,802$24,693

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaForte
Trim2.0T GLIEX
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
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,365$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in179.5 in
Width70.0 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,194 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 Volume15.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested235070%
Total Not Requested102530%

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