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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: $29,315

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,398

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,495 $34,895 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,781 $33,857 $22,422
SafetyTec Group 1,095    
Luxury Group 1,815    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,195    
Cargo cover 145 145  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
SafetyTec Group 996    
Luxury Group 1,652    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,087    
Cargo cover 132 132  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 7,750 3,645 4,620
Options (change) 7,052 3,317 4,081
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $38,340 $39,635 $29,315
Total Invoice $36,928 $38,269 $27,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,212
Model Year201720172017
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6271hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,340$39,635$29,315
Adjustments for Features-3,125-4,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$34,810$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$405$0$0
Total Invoice$36,928$38,269$27,398
Adjustments for Features-3,010-4,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,918$33,610$27,398
Cost Above Minimum$308$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172017
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $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 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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 
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 
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$6,875$8,575$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$4,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,010-4,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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