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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: $27,420

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,020 $40,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,788 $36,618 $20,966 $22,422
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 900      
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Cargo net     50 50
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     125 125
Remote start     495 495
Universal garage door opener       350
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 792      
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Cargo net     42 42
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Cargo tray     67 67
Floor mats     102 102
Remote start     410 410
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 900 0 4,425 4,775
Options (change) 792 0 3,919 4,210
Destination 730 730 895 895
Total Price $38,650 $40,930 $27,420 $29,470
Total Invoice $35,310 $37,348 $25,780 $27,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,009
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V8330hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6S7
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)245/65-17245/60-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,650$40,930$27,420$29,470
Adjustments for Features-1,665-3,0400-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,985$37,890$27,420$29,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0$1,775
Total Invoice$35,310$37,348$25,780$27,527
Adjustments for Features-1,521-2,7740-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,789$34,574$25,780$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelCommanderCommanderForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
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 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,765$8,140$5,100$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$3,040$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,521-2,7740-257

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested285067%
Total Not Requested140033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested140034%

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