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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,775

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,584

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCompassSorento
TrimLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $33,150
Base Invoice $23,424 $31,125
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750  
Media Center 430N 685  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 825  
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   125
Remote start   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683  
Media Center 430N 623  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 751  
Floor mats   95
Cargo cover   100
Remote start   280
Panoramic sunroof   1,340
Options (change) 3,555 2,090
Options (change) 3,235 1,815
Destination 925 800
Total Price $28,775 $36,040
Total Invoice $27,584 $33,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,318
Model Year20122012
ModelCompassSorento
TrimLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,775$36,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$31,940
Total Invoice$27,584$33,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,584$29,902

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelCompassSorento
TrimLimitedSX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
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 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $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
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,450$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,838

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelCompassSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.4 in183.9 in
Width69.3 in74.2 in
Height65.2 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.737.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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