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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: $25,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelLibertyForteForte
TrimLimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,760 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $25,852 $18,759 $19,717
Comfort / Convenience Group 595    
Media Center 730N 1,845    
Sunroof 850    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   495 495
Comfort / Convenience Group 541    
Media Center 730N 1,679    
Sunroof 774    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   93 93
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 3,290 5,415 4,815
Options (change) 2,994 4,822 4,284
Destination 925 800 800
Total Price $30,975 $25,915 $26,515
Total Invoice $29,771 $24,381 $24,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,032
Model Year201220142014
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)235/65-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,975$25,915$26,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,975$24,170$25,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$29,771$24,381$24,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,642-814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,771$22,739$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,248

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220142014
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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  
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
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
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,730$4,475$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,642-814

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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

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

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 lights (optional)0No
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
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
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested92526%

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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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