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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: $4,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelLibertyLibertyForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $19,800
Base Invoice $22,722 $25,852 $18,860
Latitude Edition 1,700    
Media Center 430N 1,385    
Sunroof 850 850 750
Media Center 730N   1,845  
Comfort / Convenience Group   595  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Cargo tray     75
Latitude Edition 1,547    
Media Center 430N 1,260    
Sunroof 774 774 655
Media Center 730N   1,679  
Comfort / Convenience Group   541  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 3,935 3,290 3,665
Options (change) 3,581 2,994 3,187
Destination 925 925 775
Total Price $28,255 $30,975 $24,240
Total Invoice $27,228 $29,771 $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: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,314
Model Year201220122013
ModelLibertyLibertyForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,255$30,975$24,240
Adjustments for Features-95-4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,160$30,505$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,345$0
Total Invoice$27,228$29,771$22,822
Adjustments for Features-92-4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,136$29,319$22,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122013
ModelLibertyLibertyForte
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,995$4,370$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-4520

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122013
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 Sport

Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested175044%
Total Not Requested224056%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

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%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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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