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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: $25,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,020 $40,200 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $33,788 $36,618 $18,759 $19,717
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 900      
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Cargo net     50 50
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     115 115
Remote start     495 495
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 792      
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Cargo net     42 42
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     93 93
Remote start     410 410
Options (change) 900 0 5,415 4,815
Options (change) 792 0 4,822 4,284
Destination 730 730 800 800
Total Price $38,650 $40,930 $25,915 $26,515
Total Invoice $35,310 $37,348 $24,381 $24,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,157
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V8330hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$38,650$40,930$25,915$26,515
Adjustments for Features-2,840-4,215-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,810$36,715$25,040$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0$1,475
Total Invoice$35,310$37,348$24,381$24,801
Adjustments for Features-2,595-3,846-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,715$33,502$23,558$24,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$787$0$1,243

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control $25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch $300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$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$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,965$4,625$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$4,215$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,595-3,846-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
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
Jeep Commander Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%

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 audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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