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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: $19,645

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,813

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $4,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelCompassForteForte
TrimSport (old model)LXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,795 $18,200 $22,100
Base Invoice $19,681 $17,463 $20,966
Power Value Group 2,245    
Cargo cover 75    
2.4L I4 545    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
Power Value Group 2,043    
Cargo cover 68    
2.4L I4 496    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 2,865 550 550
Options (change) 2,607 455 455
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $23,655 $19,645 $23,545
Total Invoice $23,283 $18,813 $22,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,805
Model Year201720172017
ModelCompassForteForte
TrimSport (old model)LXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$23,655$19,645$23,545
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,655$19,295$20,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970
Total Invoice$23,283$18,813$22,316
Adjustments for Features0-335-3,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,283$18,478$19,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$729

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172017
ModelCompassForteForte
TrimSport (old model)LXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key  $250
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
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,070$2,420$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-3,109

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
ModelCompassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length175.1 in171.3 in
Width71.4 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,108 lb.2,928 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 in53.8 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 Legroom39.4 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 (old model)

Power Value Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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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