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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: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,030 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,372 $20,966 $22,422
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550    
Premium Group II 2,295    
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
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395    
Premium Group II 2,066    
Sunroof 765    
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) 4,695 4,425 4,775
Options (change) 4,226 3,919 4,210
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $30,420 $27,420 $29,470
Total Invoice $28,293 $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: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,862
Model Year200820182018
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)235/60-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,420$27,420$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,420$25,985$27,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$28,293$25,780$27,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,349-1,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,293$24,431$25,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,499

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820182018
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 
AC power outlet$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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$5,250$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,349-1,597

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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

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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested172542%

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