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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: $26,285

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,726

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelCommanderForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,785 $20,990
Base Invoice $32,689 $19,811
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Cargo net   50
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
Bluetooth cell phone link 242  
Navigation system 1,056  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Cargo net   42
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,475 4,445
Options (change) 1,298 4,065
Destination 695 850
Total Price $37,955 $26,285
Total Invoice $34,682 $24,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,489
Model Year20062016
ModelCommanderForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine235hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,955$26,285
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$26,285
Total Invoice$34,682$24,726
Adjustments for Features-2,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,215$24,726

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelCommanderForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
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 SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested382583%
Total Not Requested80017%

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