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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: $26,730

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,002

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,030 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $23,372 $18,751 $19,707
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550    
Premium Group II 2,295    
Sunroof 850    
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   495 495
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395    
Premium Group II 2,066    
Sunroof 765    
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   93 93
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 4,695 6,215 5,015
Options (change) 4,226 5,566 4,470
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $30,420 $26,730 $26,730
Total Invoice $28,293 $25,142 $25,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,266
Model Year200820152015
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,420$26,730$26,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,185-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,420$25,545$26,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$28,293$25,142$25,002
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,293$24,027$24,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820152015
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
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 
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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 driver seat $150$150
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,825$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,115-290

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested92526%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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