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Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,530

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,785 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $32,689 $18,751 $19,707
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Navigation system 1,200    
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   115 115
Bluetooth cell phone link 242    
Navigation system 1,056    
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Cargo net   42 42
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 1,475 5,645 4,445
Options (change) 1,298 5,094 3,998
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $37,955 $26,160 $26,160
Total Invoice $34,682 $24,670 $24,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,898
Model Year200620152015
ModelCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine235hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$37,955$26,160$26,160
Adjustments for Features-2,200-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$25,210$26,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$34,682$24,670$24,530
Adjustments for Features-2,010-8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,672$23,774$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$756

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620152015
ModelCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$4,350$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,010-8960

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelCommanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.5 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in171.3 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height71.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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