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Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,050

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,289

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $20,990
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,654 $19,811
CD player, remote 445 445  
Uconnect 8.4N 945    
Cargo cover 125    
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
CD player, remote 405 405  
Uconnect 8.4N 860    
Cargo cover 114    
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
6-speed shiftable automatic     929
Options (change) 4,855 3,785 6,210
Options (change) 4,418 3,444 5,628
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $35,045 $39,475 $28,050
Total Invoice $33,897 $38,093 $26,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,335
Model Year201620162016
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6271hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,045$39,475$28,050
Adjustments for Features-2,350-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,695$33,525$28,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$33,897$38,093$26,289
Adjustments for Features-2,273-5,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,624$32,351$26,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$9,950$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,273-5,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelCherokeeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.0 in171.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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