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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: $24,240

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelLibertyForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,030 $19,800
Base Invoice $23,372 $18,860
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550  
Premium Group II 2,295  
Sunroof 850 750
Technology Package   1,800
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Cargo tray   75
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395  
Premium Group II 2,066  
Sunroof 765 655
Technology Package   1,570
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Cargo tray   60
Options (change) 4,695 3,665
Options (change) 4,226 3,187
Destination 695 775
Total Price $30,420 $24,240
Total Invoice $28,293 $22,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year20082013
ModelLibertyForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,420$24,240
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$24,240
Total Invoice$28,293$22,822
Adjustments for Features-9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,335$22,822

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelLibertyForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,455$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9580

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelLibertyForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.1 in104.3 in
Length176.9 in170.9 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height72.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Interior air filter0Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Remote start150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested140051%
Total Not Requested135049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
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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