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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,425

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $35,500
Base Invoice $23,424 $33,140
Media Center 430N 685  
Uconnect Voice Command 325  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Front side airbags 250  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825  
Media Center 430N 623  
Uconnect Voice Command 296  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Front side airbags 228  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 751  
Options (change) 3,380 0
Options (change) 3,076 0
Destination 925 825
Total Price $28,600 $36,325
Total Invoice $27,425 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,533
Model Year20122015
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,600$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$32,040
Total Invoice$27,425$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,425$29,958

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,007

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelCompassOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length173.4 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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