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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: $30,225

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,328

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,795 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,118 $24,760
Uconnect Voice Command 395  
Media Center 430N 495  
Sun and Sound Group 1,545  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,300
Uconnect Voice Command 359  
Media Center 430N 450  
Sun and Sound Group 1,406  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 2,435 7,650
Options (change) 2,215 6,822
Destination 995 750
Total Price $30,225 $34,900
Total Invoice $29,328 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123
Model Year20152012
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,225$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$31,790
Total Invoice$29,328$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-2,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,328$29,451

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,881

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelCompassOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length175.1 in190.7 in
Width71.4 in72.1 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,098 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 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

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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