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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: $25,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,376

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $62

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,230 $20,390
Base Invoice $20,822 $19,367
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 995  
uconnect gps 925  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Premium Tech Package   4,500
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   95
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 905  
uconnect gps 841  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Premium Tech Package   4,081
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 3,215 4,670
Options (change) 2,924 4,221
Destination 630 850
Total Price $26,075 $25,910
Total Invoice $24,376 $24,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,862
Model Year20092016
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,075$25,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$23,870
Total Invoice$24,376$24,438
Adjustments for Features0-1,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,376$22,514

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,785$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,924

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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?
Front side airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested77584%
Total Not Requested15016%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested297571%
Total Not Requested122529%

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