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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: $20,860

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,947

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForteForteForte
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,065 $27,770 $32,090 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $21,730 $25,503 $29,391 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Quick Order Package S 1,815          
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Power Convenience Group 800          
Front side airbags 490 490 490      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195          
Remote start   185 185 495 495 495
Popular Plus Package       1,310    
Floor mats       115 115 115
Quick Order Package S 1,615          
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Power Convenience Group 712          
Front side airbags 436 436 436      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 174          
Remote start   165 165 410 410 410
Popular Plus Package       1,235    
Floor mats       93 93 93
Options (change) 3,300 675 675 1,920 610 610
Options (change) 2,937 601 601 1,738 503 503
Destination 750 750 750 850 850 850
Total Price $27,115 $29,195 $33,515 $20,860 $21,850 $22,450
Total Invoice $25,417 $26,854 $30,742 $19,947 $20,720 $21,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,896
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForteForteForte
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,115$29,195$33,515$20,860$21,850$22,450
Adjustments for Features-765-1,365-3,015-150-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,350$27,830$30,500$20,710$21,225$22,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$4,150$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$25,417$26,854$30,742$19,947$20,720$21,164
Adjustments for Features-717-1,256-2,766-143-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,700$25,598$27,976$19,804$20,127$21,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$3,276$0$323$1,360

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerForteForteForte
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear defrost   $200$200$200
Rear wiper   $175$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$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000   
Skid plates$150$150$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25   
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Power mirrors   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,215$6,865$4,000$4,475$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$1,365$3,015$150$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-717-1,256-2,766-143-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelWranglerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in171.3 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height72.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,046 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 in53.0 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
46.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested46531%
Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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