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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: $25,805

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,288

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,345 $40,495 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $35,647 $38,546 $18,759 $19,717
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,495 1,495    
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 195 195    
Cold Weather Group 595 595    
Leather seating surfaces 1,495 1,495    
Proximity key 495 495    
LED headlights 895 895    
Technology Package     2,000 1,800
Premium Package     2,600 2,200
Cargo mat     95 95
Floor mats     115 115
Remote start     495 495
Electronic Infotainment System Group 1,331 1,331    
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group 174 174    
Cold Weather Group 530 530    
Leather seating surfaces 1,331 1,331    
Proximity key 441 441    
LED headlights 797 797    
Technology Package     1,800 1,624
Premium Package     2,348 1,986
Cargo mat     78 78
Floor mats     93 93
Remote start     410 410
Options (change) 5,170 5,170 5,305 4,705
Options (change) 4,604 4,604 4,729 4,191
Destination 1,195 1,195 800 800
Total Price $43,710 $46,860 $25,805 $26,405
Total Invoice $41,446 $44,345 $24,288 $24,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,090
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelWranglerWranglerForteForte
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
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)255/70-18285/70-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$43,710$46,860$25,805$26,405
Adjustments for Features-3,050-3,850-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,660$43,010$24,930$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$1,475
Total Invoice$41,446$44,345$24,288$24,708
Adjustments for Features-2,892-3,643-8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,554$40,702$23,464$24,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,148$0$1,244

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820142014
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  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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 driver seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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   
Total Value of Features$8,025$8,825$5,850$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$3,850$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,892-3,643-8240

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

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%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested357%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

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%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested45093%
Total Not Requested357%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested192553%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested145043%
Total Not Requested190057%

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