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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: $27,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,385 $22,100
Base Invoice $22,573 $20,966
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 855  
Media Center 730N 890  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Automatic climate control, front 155  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 778  
Media Center 730N 810  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Automatic climate control, front 141  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,001  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 4,295 4,390
Options (change) 3,908 3,888
Destination 630 895
Total Price $28,310 $27,385
Total Invoice $27,111 $25,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,163
Model Year20102018
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,310$27,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,310$25,470
Total Invoice$27,111$25,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,111$23,948

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
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$2,860$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,801

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

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,171 lb.2,928 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 in53.8 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
CD player125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85086%
Total Not Requested14014%
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested232555%
Total Not Requested192545%

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