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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: $19,670

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,740 $15,995
Base Invoice $28,954 $15,230
Temporary spare tire 245  
Panoramic sunroof 1,295  
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
4-speed automatic   1,000
Temporary spare tire 223  
Panoramic sunroof 1,178  
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 1,540 2,980
Options (change) 1,401 2,675
Destination 1,095 695
Total Price $32,375 $19,670
Total Invoice $31,450 $18,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,026
Model Year20182010
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,375$19,670
Adjustments for Features-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,380$19,670
Total Invoice$31,450$18,600
Adjustments for Features-5,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,626$18,600

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelCompassForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,765$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelCompassForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length173.0 in178.3 in
Width73.8 in69.9 in
Height64.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,184 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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