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Jaguar XK vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XK vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,480

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $51,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,105

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $45,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelXKXKForteForte
TrimXK8XKRKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $74,835 $86,035 $18,590 $20,590
Base Invoice $68,100 $78,292 $17,698 $19,428
Wood trim   0    
Technology Package     2,100 1,900
UVO     600  
Premium Package     2,200 1,900
Cargo net     50 50
Floor mats     115 115
Wood trim   0    
Technology Package     1,893 1,717
UVO     558  
Premium Package     1,996 1,717
Cargo net     42 42
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 0 0 5,065 3,965
Options (change) 0 0 4,582 3,569
Destination 665 665 825 825
Total Price $75,500 $86,700 $24,480 $25,380
Total Invoice $68,765 $78,957 $23,105 $23,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XK vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,907
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelXKXKForteForte
TrimXK8XKRKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V8420hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$75,500$86,700$24,480$25,380
Adjustments for Features-1,925-2,5750-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,575$84,125$24,480$25,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,550$0$825
Total Invoice$68,765$78,957$23,105$23,822
Adjustments for Features-1,753-2,3450-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,012$76,612$23,105$23,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,600$0$647

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelXKXKForteForte
TrimXK8XKRKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,425$6,075$3,500$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$2,575$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,753-2,3450-70

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelXKForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length188.6 in178.3 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height52.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom33.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom23.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested275100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%

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