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Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,891

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelPatriotForteForte
TrimLatitudeLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,540 $18,200 $22,100
Base Invoice $22,072 $17,463 $20,966
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
2.4L I4 545    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats   125 125
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
2.4L I4 496    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo mat   78 78
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 1,240 645 645
Options (change) 1,128 533 533
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $24,775 $19,740 $23,640
Total Invoice $24,195 $18,891 $22,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,572
Model Year201720182018
ModelPatriotForteForte
TrimLatitudeLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$24,775$19,740$23,640
Adjustments for Features-7500-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,025$19,740$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145
Total Invoice$24,195$18,891$22,394
Adjustments for Features-7320-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,463$18,891$19,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$893

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720182018
ModelPatriotForteForte
TrimLatitudeLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,920$2,170$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-7320-2,610

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelPatriotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.8 in171.3 in
Width69.2 in70.1 in
Height65.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,149 lb.2,928 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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