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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,370

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,738

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelGrand CherokeeForteForte
TrimSRT8EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,965 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $39,389 $20,966 $22,422
SRT Option Group 1 2,045    
Sunroof 800    
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,125    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Universal garage door opener     350
SRT Option Group 1 1,820    
Sunroof 712    
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,001    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,970 4,375 4,725
Options (change) 3,533 3,877 4,168
Destination 780 895 895
Total Price $47,715 $27,370 $29,420
Total Invoice $43,702 $25,738 $27,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,601
Model Year200920182018
ModelGrand CherokeeForteForte
TrimSRT8EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,715$27,370$29,420
Adjustments for Features-2,5800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,135$27,370$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$43,702$25,738$27,485
Adjustments for Features-2,3630-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,339$25,738$27,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920182018
ModelGrand CherokeeForteForte
TrimSRT8EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,530$3,950$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3630-257

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelGrand CherokeeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.5 in106.3 in
Length186.6 in171.3 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

SRT Option Group 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Metal pedals75Yes
Performance meter150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested107550%
Total Not Requested107550%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested105080%
Total Not Requested26520%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested285067%
Total Not Requested140033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested140034%

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