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

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Jaguar X-Type vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelX-TypeForte
Trim3.0EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,060 $19,390
Base Invoice $31,905 $18,432
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Satellite radio 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Navigation system 2,300  
Heated front seats 500  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Floor mats   115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 506  
Satellite radio 383  
Bluetooth cell phone link 425  
Navigation system 1,955  
Heated front seats 425  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,345 6,115
Options (change) 3,694 5,538
Destination 665 825
Total Price $40,070 $26,330
Total Invoice $36,264 $24,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,845
Model Year20082015
ModelX-TypeForte
Trim3.0EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$40,070$26,330
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$26,330
Total Invoice$36,264$24,795
Adjustments for Features-6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,640$24,795

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Features Comparison: Jaguar X-Type vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelX-TypeForte
Trim3.0EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,340$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6240

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar X-Type vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelX-TypeForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length184.0 in179.5 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height54.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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