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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: $23,270

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,105 $19,690
Base Invoice $19,686 $18,751
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 535  
Front side airbags 250  
Sunroof 800  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO   600
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   95
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 492  
Front side airbags 230  
Sunroof 736  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO   558
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 1,585 3,470
Options (change) 1,458 3,139
Destination 580 825
Total Price $23,270 $23,985
Total Invoice $21,724 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,287
Model Year20082015
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,270$23,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,270$21,580
Total Invoice$21,724$22,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,724$20,437

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,770$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,278

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelPatriotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.6 in171.3 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height64.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,108 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 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
54.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
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
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%
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%

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