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Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,670

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,606

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $3,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconSEX
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,265 $28,735 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $22,206 $26,184 $18,318 $20,410
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300    
Security Group 295 295    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Floor mats 30 30 125 125
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 264    
Security Group 260 260    
Satellite radio 172 172    
Floor mats 26 26 102 102
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 820 820 475 475
Options (change) 722 722 393 393
Destination 660 660 895 895
Total Price $25,745 $30,215 $20,670 $22,970
Total Invoice $23,588 $27,566 $19,606 $21,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,798
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconSEX
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I6190hp I6164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)30x9.5-15245/75-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,745$30,215$20,670$22,970
Adjustments for Features0-300-860-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,745$29,915$19,810$20,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,170$0$250
Total Invoice$23,588$27,566$19,606$21,698
Adjustments for Features0-274-816-2,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,588$27,292$18,790$18,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,704$0$159

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconSEX
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power front side windows  $250$250
Power locks  $275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
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
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear defrost  $200$200
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$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 
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,615$6,175$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$860$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274-816-2,749

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelWranglerForte
Body2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.4 in106.3 in
Length167.0 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height71.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.5 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

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

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%

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