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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: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,935

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,715 $38,795 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $34,626 $36,519 $18,751 $19,707
Media Center 730N 465 465    
Luxury Group II 1,495      
Premium Package     2,700 2,300
UVO     600  
Technology Package     2,100 1,900
Cargo net     50 50
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     115 115
Remote start     495 495
Media Center 730N 414 414    
Luxury Group II 1,073      
Premium Package     2,441 2,079
UVO     558  
Technology Package     1,893 1,717
Cargo net     42 42
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     93 93
Remote start     410 410
Options (change) 1,960 465 6,135 4,935
Options (change) 1,487 414 5,499 4,403
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $39,500 $40,085 $26,650 $26,650
Total Invoice $36,938 $37,758 $25,075 $24,935

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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: $8,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,732
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$39,500$40,085$26,650$26,650
Adjustments for Features-4,540-6,130-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,960$33,955$25,775$26,650
Cost Above Minimum$1,005$0$0$875
Total Invoice$36,938$37,758$25,075$24,935
Adjustments for Features-4,246-5,774-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,692$31,984$24,252$24,935
Cost Above Minimum$708$0$0$683

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeForteForte
TrimLimitedOverlandEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,405$8,995$3,740$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,540$6,130$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,246-5,774-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
ModelGrand CherokeeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in171.3 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height69.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.4 ft3

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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%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

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