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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: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $20,966 $22,422
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 195 195    
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,495 1,495    
Cold Weather Group 595 595    
Active Safety Group 795 795    
Proximity key 495 495    
Leather seating surfaces 1,495 1,495    
LED headlights 895 895    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Remote start     495 495
Floor mats     125 125
Cargo mat     95 95
Universal garage door opener       350
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 174 174    
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,331 1,331    
Cold Weather Group 530 530    
Active Safety Group 708 708    
Proximity key 441 441    
Leather seating surfaces 1,331 1,331    
LED headlights 797 797    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Remote start     410 410
Floor mats     102 102
Cargo mat     78 78
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 5,965 5,965 4,315 4,665
Options (change) 5,312 5,312 3,826 4,117
Destination 1,195 1,195 895 895
Total Price $44,505 $47,655 $27,310 $29,360
Total Invoice $42,154 $45,053 $25,687 $27,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,217
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
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)255/70-18285/70-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,505$47,655$27,310$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,1750-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,130$44,480$27,310$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$1,775
Total Invoice$42,154$45,053$25,687$27,434
Adjustments for Features-2,250-3,0020-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,904$42,051$25,687$27,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,147$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
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  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Engine-block heater$35$35  
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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,175$8,975$5,800$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$3,175$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,250-3,0020-257

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelWranglerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.4 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in171.3 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height73.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,216 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested205048%
Total Not Requested220052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested195047%
Total Not Requested220053%

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