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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderForte
TrimSportLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,385 $36,495 $40,980 $19,600
Base Invoice $26,103 $33,321 $37,312 $18,670
Quick Order Package U 4,280      
Navigation system 1,645 1,645    
Satellite radio 195      
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275    
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Cargo tray       75
Quick Order Package U 3,766      
Navigation system 1,448 1,448    
Satellite radio 172      
Bluetooth cell phone link 242 242    
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Cargo tray       60
Options (change) 6,395 1,920 0 3,665
Options (change) 5,628 1,690 0 3,187
Destination 695 695 695 750
Total Price $35,475 $39,110 $41,675 $24,015
Total Invoice $32,426 $35,706 $38,007 $22,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,429
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderForte
TrimSportLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6235hp V8330hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,475$39,110$41,675$24,015
Adjustments for Features-2,615-3,965-5,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$35,145$36,610$24,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$3,750$0
Total Invoice$32,426$35,706$38,007$22,607
Adjustments for Features-2,390-3,620-4,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,036$32,086$33,388$22,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,352$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2007200720072012
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderForte
TrimSportLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,365$8,465$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$3,965$5,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,390-3,620-4,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelCommanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.5 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in170.9 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height71.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Sport

Quick Order Package U
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Total Requested275563%
Total Not Requested164037%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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