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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: $25,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,940

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,385 $19,700
Base Invoice $22,573 $18,759
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 670  
Media Center 730N 890  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Automatic climate control, front 155  
5-speed manual 0  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,600
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 610  
Media Center 730N 810  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Automatic climate control, front 141  
5-speed manual 0  
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,348
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,010 4,885
Options (change) 2,739 4,381
Destination 630 800
Total Price $27,025 $25,385
Total Invoice $25,942 $23,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,610
Model Year20102014
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,025$25,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$22,620
Total Invoice$25,942$23,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,942$21,332

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,585$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,608

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelCompassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.4 in171.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height64.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.5 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%

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