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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: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $15,995
Base Invoice $23,424 $15,230
Uconnect Voice Command 325  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Front side airbags 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Universal garage door opener   70
4-speed automatic   1,000
Uconnect Voice Command 296  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Front side airbags 228  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Universal garage door opener   55
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 1,870 3,050
Options (change) 1,702 2,730
Destination 925 695
Total Price $27,090 $19,740
Total Invoice $26,051 $18,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,554
Model Year20122010
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,090$19,740
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,135$19,740
Total Invoice$26,051$18,655
Adjustments for Features-2,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,209$18,655

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8420

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

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelCompassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length173.4 in178.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.6 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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