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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: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLatitudeEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $18,100
Base Invoice $21,843 $17,240
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695  
Sun and Sound Group 1,350  
Media Center 430N 1,435  
Rearview camera 200  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
2.4L I4 545  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,635  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632  
Sun and Sound Group 1,229  
Media Center 430N 1,306  
Rearview camera 182  
Automatic climate control, front 250  
2.4L I4 496  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,488  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 6,135 2,550
Options (change) 5,583 2,225
Destination 995 750
Total Price $29,425 $21,400
Total Invoice $28,421 $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: $7,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,226
Model Year20162012
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLatitudeEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,425$21,400
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,410$21,400
Total Invoice$28,421$20,215
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,441$20,215

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelPatriotForte
TrimLatitudeEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$3,540$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9800

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

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelPatriotForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length173.8 in170.9 in
Width69.2 in69.9 in
Height65.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 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		53.5 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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