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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: $22,325

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,160

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $19,800
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $18,860
Temporary spare tire 215 215  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Temporary spare tire 196 196  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 3,715 3,715 1,750
Options (change) 3,381 3,381 1,525
Destination 1,095 1,095 775
Total Price $34,605 $38,905 $22,325
Total Invoice $33,549 $37,591 $21,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,451
Model Year201820182013
ModelCherokeeCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6271hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,605$38,905$22,325
Adjustments for Features-6,125-9,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$29,755$22,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$0
Total Invoice$33,549$37,591$21,160
Adjustments for Features-5,938-8,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,611$28,750$21,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,139$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
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 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,250$12,275$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$9,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,938-8,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelCherokeeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.0 in170.9 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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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