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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,010

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,143

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,740 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,954 $22,422
Navigation Group 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,295  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Navigation Group 905  
Panoramic sunroof 1,178  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 2,290 4,315
Options (change) 2,083 3,826
Destination 1,095 895
Total Price $33,125 $29,010
Total Invoice $32,132 $27,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,801
Model Year20182018
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,125$29,010
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$29,010
Total Invoice$32,132$27,143
Adjustments for Features-1,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,944$27,143

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCompassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length173.0 in171.3 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height64.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,184 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested300072%
Total Not Requested115028%

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