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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: $21,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,307

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteLibertyLiberty
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $23,395 $26,760
Base Invoice $17,240 $22,722 $25,852
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 850 850
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 40    
Media Center 430N   1,385  
Full-size spare tire   150  
Media Center 730N     1,845
Comfort / Convenience Group     595
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 774 774
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 32    
Media Center 430N   1,260  
Full-size spare tire   137  
Media Center 730N     1,679
Comfort / Convenience Group     541
Options (change) 2,665 2,385 3,290
Options (change) 2,317 2,171 2,994
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $21,515 $26,705 $30,975
Total Invoice $20,307 $25,818 $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: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,875
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteLibertyLiberty
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/75-16235/65-17
Total Price$21,515$26,705$30,975
Adjustments for Features-1,4450-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,070$26,705$27,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780
Total Invoice$20,307$25,818$29,771
Adjustments for Features-1,3640-3,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,943$25,818$26,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year201220122012
ModelForteLibertyLiberty
TrimEXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$2,280$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3640-3,354

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20122012
ModelForteLiberty
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.1 in
Length170.9 in176.9 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in72.1 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.4,030 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft364.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%

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 start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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