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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,664

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $20,966 $22,422
Front side airbags 495 495    
Remote start 495 495 495 495
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Floor mats     125 125
Front side airbags 441 441    
Remote start 441 441 410 410
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 2,340 2,340 970 970
Options (change) 2,084 2,084 803 803
Destination 1,195 1,195 895 895
Total Price $37,780 $40,980 $23,965 $25,665
Total Invoice $35,974 $38,918 $22,664 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,749
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S7
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,780$40,980$23,965$25,665
Adjustments for Features-2,690-3,4900-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$37,490$23,965$25,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$1,425
Total Invoice$35,974$38,918$22,664$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,561-3,3140-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,413$35,604$22,664$23,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,191$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power mirrors  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,390$8,190$4,700$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$3,490$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,561-3,3140-258

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelWrangler JKForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in171.3 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height72.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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