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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,071

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelForteForteLiberty
TrimEXSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $26,760
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $25,852
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo tray 80 80  
Remote start 495 495  
Media Center 730N     1,845
Comfort / Convenience Group     595
Sunroof     850
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
Rear bumper protector 62 62  
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo tray 67 67  
Remote start 410 410  
Media Center 730N     1,679
Comfort / Convenience Group     541
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 4,775 4,775 3,290
Options (change) 4,210 4,210 2,994
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $27,770 $29,470 $30,975
Total Invoice $26,071 $27,527 $29,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,573
Model Year201820182012
ModelForteForteLiberty
TrimEXSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6S7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18235/65-17
Total Price$27,770$29,470$30,975
Adjustments for Features-1,995-2,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,775$27,200$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,071$27,527$29,771
Adjustments for Features-1,873-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,198$25,407$29,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,209$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year201820182012
ModelForteForteLiberty
TrimEXSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$5,175$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$2,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,873-2,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20182012
ModelForteLiberty
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.1 in
Length171.3 in176.9 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in72.1 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft364.2 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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested172542%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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