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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: $22,450

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,164

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,445 $33,320 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $28,725 $31,341 $19,367 $19,811
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845    
Front side airbags 490 490    
Remote start 200 200 495 495
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Premium Tech Package     4,500  
Floor mats     115 115
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642    
Front side airbags 436 436    
Remote start 178 178 410 410
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Premium Tech Package     4,081  
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 3,590 3,590 5,110 610
Options (change) 3,195 3,195 4,584 503
Destination 800 800 850 850
Total Price $34,835 $37,710 $26,350 $22,450
Total Invoice $32,720 $35,336 $24,801 $21,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,853
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, 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)255/70-18255/75-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,835$37,710$26,350$22,450
Adjustments for Features-4,880-5,480-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,955$32,230$21,550$22,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,275$0$900
Total Invoice$32,720$35,336$24,801$21,164
Adjustments for Features-4,584-5,135-4,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,136$30,201$20,283$21,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$881

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100 
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  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50 
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$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  
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,880$8,200$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$5,480$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,584-5,135-4,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
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 Sahara

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested205049%
Total Not Requested215051%

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