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Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeForte
Trim3.04.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,335 $55,835 $64,335 $21,600
Base Invoice $43,985 $50,810 $58,545 $20,410
Navigation system 2,800      
Satellite radio 450 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 675      
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Floor mats       125
Universal garage door opener       350
Rear spoiler       295
Navigation system 2,380      
Satellite radio 383 383 383  
Xenon HID headlights 574      
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Floor mats       102
Universal garage door opener       291
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 3,925 450 450 4,670
Options (change) 3,337 383 383 4,207
Destination 665 665 665 895
Total Price $52,925 $56,950 $65,450 $27,165
Total Invoice $47,987 $51,858 $59,593 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,377
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeForte
Trim3.04.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6300hp V8400hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4320, 12320, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$52,925$56,950$65,450$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-575-850-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,925$56,375$64,600$26,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$11,675$0
Total Invoice$47,987$51,858$59,593$25,512
Adjustments for Features0-524-774-902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,987$51,334$58,819$24,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,347$10,832$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeForte
Trim3.04.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote $200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,690$4,965$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$850$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-524-774-902

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in179.5 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290065%
Total Not Requested157535%

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