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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: $20,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,010

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $16,895 $18,395
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $16,090 $17,520
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275    
Front side airbags 490 490    
Power Convenience Group   800    
Technology Package     1,800 1,800
Sunroof     750 750
Leather Package       1,000
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122    
Front side airbags 431 431    
Power Convenience Group   704    
Technology Package     1,570 1,570
Sunroof     655 655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 1,765 2,565 2,550 3,550
Options (change) 1,553 2,257 2,225 3,095
Destination 700 700 695 695
Total Price $28,660 $33,505 $20,140 $22,640
Total Invoice $26,222 $30,526 $19,010 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,139
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,660$33,505$20,140$22,640
Adjustments for Features-80-2,1050-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,580$31,400$20,140$21,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$0$875
Total Invoice$26,222$30,526$19,010$21,310
Adjustments for Features-73-1,9180-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,149$28,608$19,010$19,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,459$0$770

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0   
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Metal pedals   $75
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,430$6,455$4,350$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$2,105$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-73-1,9180-1,530

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelWranglerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in104.3 in
Length184.4 in170.9 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in
Height72.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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