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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeForte
Trim3.04.2RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,335 $55,835 $64,335 $19,300
Base Invoice $43,985 $50,810 $58,545 $18,380
Navigation system 2,800      
Satellite radio 450 450 450  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Navigation system 2,380      
Satellite radio 383 383 383  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 3,250 450 450 3,550
Options (change) 2,763 383 383 3,095
Destination 665 665 665 775
Total Price $52,250 $56,950 $65,450 $23,625
Total Invoice $47,413 $51,858 $59,593 $22,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,380
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeForte
Trim3.04.2RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6300hp V8400hp V8173hp 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$52,250$56,950$65,450$23,625
Adjustments for Features-1,965-3,040-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,285$53,910$62,135$23,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,625$11,850$0
Total Invoice$47,413$51,858$59,593$22,250
Adjustments for Features-1,783-2,768-3,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,630$49,090$56,575$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,460$10,945$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeForte
Trim3.04.2RSX
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, remote $200$200 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,840$6,115$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$3,040$3,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,783-2,768-3,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelS-TypeForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in178.3 in
Width71.6 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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