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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: $27,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $24,295
Base Invoice $20,966 $23,424
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo mat 95  
Remote start 495  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   750
Sun and Sound Group   1,295
Media Center 430N   685
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo mat 78  
Remote start 410  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   683
Sun and Sound Group   1,178
Media Center 430N   623
Options (change) 4,390 2,730
Options (change) 3,888 2,484
Destination 895 925
Total Price $27,385 $27,950
Total Invoice $25,749 $26,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,720
Model Year20182012
ModelForteCompass
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$27,385$27,950
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,645$27,950
Total Invoice$25,749$26,833
Adjustments for Features-1,6360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,113$26,833

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20182012
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,875$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20182012
ModelForteCompass
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length171.3 in173.4 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,928 lb.3,175 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.3 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 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested222552%
Total Not Requested202548%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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