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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: $24,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,762

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForte
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,215 $36,715 $38,795 $19,800
Base Invoice $28,711 $34,626 $36,519 $18,860
Quick Order Package X 4,000      
Sunroof 850     750
Navigation system 395      
Media Center 730N   465 465  
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Quick Order Package X 3,560      
Sunroof 757     655
Navigation system 352      
Media Center 730N   414 414  
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 5,245 465 465 3,590
Options (change) 4,669 414 414 3,127
Destination 825 825 825 775
Total Price $36,285 $38,005 $40,085 $24,165
Total Invoice $34,205 $35,865 $37,758 $22,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,960
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForte
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18265/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$36,285$38,005$40,085$24,165
Adjustments for Features-3,105-5,030-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,180$32,975$32,615$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$565$360$0$0
Total Invoice$34,205$35,865$37,758$22,762
Adjustments for Features-2,927-4,747-7,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,278$31,118$30,722$22,762
Cost Above Minimum$556$396$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForte
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate  $350 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,595$8,520$10,960$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$5,030$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,927-4,747-7,0360

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelGrand CherokeeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in104.3 in
Length189.8 in170.9 in
Width76.3 in69.9 in
Height69.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
265/60R18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested185045%
Total Not Requested229055%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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