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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: $20,790

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,890

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelCompassForteForte
TrimSportLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,295 $18,090 $20,390
Base Invoice $18,967 $17,359 $19,367
Uconnect Voice Command 475    
Front side airbags 250    
2.4L I4 400    
Popular Plus Package   1,310  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   115 115
Uconnect Voice Command 432    
Front side airbags 228    
2.4L I4 364    
Popular Plus Package   1,235  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 1,125 1,850 540
Options (change) 1,024 1,681 446
Destination 925 850 850
Total Price $21,345 $20,790 $21,780
Total Invoice $20,916 $19,890 $20,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,538
Model Year201220162016
ModelCompassForteForte
TrimSportLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4173hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,345$20,790$21,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$19,210$19,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515
Total Invoice$20,916$19,890$20,663
Adjustments for Features0-1,512-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,916$18,378$18,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220162016
ModelCompassForteForte
TrimSportLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,725$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,512-1,950

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
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 LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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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