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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,000

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,247

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelForteCherokeeCherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverland
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $29,795 $34,095
Base Invoice $19,811 $29,073 $33,115
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Remote start 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Uconnect 8.4N   1,295  
Luxury Group   1,345  
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,755 1,755
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Remote start 410    
6-speed shiftable automatic 929    
Uconnect 8.4N   1,178  
Luxury Group   1,224  
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
Panoramic sunroof   1,597 1,597
Options (change) 6,160 6,140 3,500
Options (change) 5,586 5,587 3,185
Destination 850 1,095 1,095
Total Price $28,000 $37,030 $38,690
Total Invoice $26,247 $35,755 $37,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,615
Model Year201620182018
ModelForteCherokeeCherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverland
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,000$37,030$38,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,025-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$33,005$32,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$26,247$35,755$37,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,886-5,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,247$31,869$31,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$7$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201620182018
ModelForteCherokeeCherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverland
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo organizer $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Alexa integration $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,850$7,875$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,886-5,533

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20162018
ModelForteCherokee
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in182.0 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,811 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Total Requested275220%
Total Not Requested-150-120%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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