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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $16,895
Base Invoice $23,424 $16,090
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Media Center 430N 685  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Media Center 430N 623  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,730 3,550
Options (change) 2,484 3,175
Destination 925 695
Total Price $27,950 $21,140
Total Invoice $26,833 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,483
Model Year20122011
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
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$27,950$21,140
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$21,140
Total Invoice$26,833$19,960
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,443$19,960

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
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
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$4,740$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
ModelCompassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length173.4 in170.9 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.2,843 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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