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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: $18,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,787

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimSportLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,330 $37,020 $40,200 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $26,054 $33,788 $36,618 $15,230 $16,660
Quick Order Package U 5,970        
Bluetooth cell phone link 310 310      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180 180
Premium Package       800  
Leather seating surfaces       1,000 1,000
Cargo net       40 40
Universal garage door opener       70 70
Cargo tray       75 75
Sunroof         700
Quick Order Package U 5,254        
Bluetooth cell phone link 273 273      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145 145
Premium Package       700  
Leather seating surfaces       870 870
Cargo net       32 32
Universal garage door opener       55 55
Cargo tray       60 60
Sunroof         610
Options (change) 6,280 310 0 2,165 2,065
Options (change) 5,527 273 0 1,862 1,772
Destination 730 730 730 695 695
Total Price $35,340 $38,060 $40,930 $18,855 $20,255
Total Invoice $32,311 $34,791 $37,348 $17,787 $19,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,951
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimSportLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6305hp V8330hp V8156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$35,340$38,060$40,930$18,855$20,255
Adjustments for Features-6,095-7,110-9,2100-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,245$30,950$31,720$18,855$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$2,475$0$525
Total Invoice$32,311$34,791$37,348$17,787$19,127
Adjustments for Features-5,573-6,499-8,4040-826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,738$28,292$28,944$17,787$18,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,554$2,206$0$514

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimSportLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key    $250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
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 bumper protector$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Traffic information  $25  
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Voice recorder  $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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  
Metal pedals    $75
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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,790$8,805$10,905$1,695$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,095$7,110$9,210$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,573-6,499-8,4040-826

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelCommanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.5 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in178.3 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height71.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.2,708 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Sport

Quick Order Package U
FeatureValueRequested?
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Folding third row seats600No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested265049%
Total Not Requested280551%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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