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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: $21,055

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,022

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCompassForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,295 $19,690
Base Invoice $18,967 $18,751
Uconnect Voice Command 475  
Front side airbags 250  
2.4L I4 400  
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Uconnect Voice Command 432  
Front side airbags 228  
2.4L I4 364  
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,125 540
Options (change) 1,024 446
Destination 925 825
Total Price $21,345 $21,055
Total Invoice $20,916 $20,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,658
Model Year20122015
ModelCompassForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,345$21,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$19,200
Total Invoice$20,916$20,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,916$18,258

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelCompassForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,145$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,764

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelCompassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.4 in171.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,097 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested27550%
Total Not Requested27550%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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