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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForteGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $36,795 $39,895 $54,670
Base Invoice $18,670 $34,724 $37,545 $52,150
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Cargo net 40      
Media Center 730N   465    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,540
Luxury Group II       4,495
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Cargo net 32      
Media Center 730N   414    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,261
Luxury Group II       4,001
Options (change) 3,590 465 0 7,035
Options (change) 3,127 414 0 6,262
Destination 750 925 925 925
Total Price $23,940 $38,185 $40,820 $62,630
Total Invoice $22,547 $36,063 $38,470 $59,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,718
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForteGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$23,940$38,185$40,820$62,630
Adjustments for Features0-5,080-7,520-11,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$33,105$33,300$50,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195$17,805
Total Invoice$22,547$36,063$38,470$59,337
Adjustments for Features0-4,798-7,087-11,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$31,265$31,383$48,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$118$16,968

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForteGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverlandSRT8
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Performance meter   $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$8,520$10,960$15,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,080$7,520$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,798-7,087-11,104

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122012
ModelForteGrand Cherokee
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.8 in
Length170.9 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in76.3 in
Height57.5 in69.4 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2550100%

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