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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,230 $18,100
Base Invoice $20,822 $17,240
uconnect gps 1,285  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Front side airbags 250  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
uconnect gps 1,169  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Front side airbags 228  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,001  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,930 2,550
Options (change) 3,576 2,225
Destination 630 750
Total Price $26,790 $21,400
Total Invoice $25,028 $20,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,561
Model Year20092012
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,790$21,400
Adjustments for Features-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$21,400
Total Invoice$25,028$20,215
Adjustments for Features-1,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,776$20,215

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$4,265$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2520

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelPatriotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length173.6 in170.9 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height64.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,190 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.2 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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