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Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,420

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,760 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,852 $20,966 $22,422
Comfort / Convenience Group 595    
Media Center 730N 1,845    
Sunroof 850    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Universal garage door opener     350
Comfort / Convenience Group 541    
Media Center 730N 1,679    
Sunroof 774    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,290 4,425 4,775
Options (change) 2,994 3,919 4,210
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $30,975 $27,420 $29,470
Total Invoice $29,771 $25,780 $27,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,867
Model Year201220182018
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,975$27,420$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,995-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,975$25,425$27,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$29,771$25,780$27,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,876-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,771$23,904$25,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,503

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220182018
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,905$4,900$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,876-2,120

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelLibertyForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.1 in106.3 in
Length176.9 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height72.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

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 control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested172542%

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