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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: $24,975

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,308

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,390 $21,455
Base Invoice $19,367 $20,024
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo mat 95  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   495
Front side airbags   250
Sunroof   800
Navigation system   1,395
Premium Tech Package 4,081  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo mat 78  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   455
Front side airbags   230
Sunroof   736
Navigation system   1,283
Options (change) 5,135 2,940
Options (change) 4,605 2,704
Destination 850 580
Total Price $26,375 $24,975
Total Invoice $24,822 $23,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $420
Model Year20162008
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$26,375$24,975
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$24,975
Total Invoice$24,822$23,308
Adjustments for Features-1,9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,888$23,308

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162008
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$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 second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,900$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162008
ModelForteCompass
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length171.3 in173.4 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft352.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

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