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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: $26,505

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,840 $20,990
Luxury Group 1,345  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295  
2.0L I4 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   115
Luxury Group 1,224  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178  
2.0L I4 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,395 4,665
Options (change) 3,999 4,247
Destination 1,495 850
Total Price $41,730 $26,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,082
Model Year20212016
ModelCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,730$26,505
Adjustments for Features-5,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$26,505

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212016
ModelCherokeeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,725$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6680

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212016
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 Weight3,730 lb.3,067 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

Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested275220%
Total Not Requested-150-120%
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?
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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