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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $23,385
Base Invoice $16,090 $22,573
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   855
Sun and Sound Group   1,295
Media Center 730N   890
Automatic climate control, front   155
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   778
Sun and Sound Group   1,178
Media Center 730N   810
Automatic climate control, front   141
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,001
Options (change) 3,550 4,295
Options (change) 3,175 3,908
Destination 695 630
Total Price $21,140 $28,310
Total Invoice $19,960 $27,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,934
Model Year20112010
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-18
Total Price$21,140$28,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$25,995
Total Invoice$19,960$27,111
Adjustments for Features0-2,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,960$24,894

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112010
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,125$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,217

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112010
ModelForteCompass
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in
Length170.9 in173.4 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in64.2 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,171 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft352.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%

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