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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: $26,905

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,263

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteLiberty
TrimEXSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $26,760
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $25,852
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo tray 80 80  
Remote start 495 495  
Media Center 730N     1,845
Comfort / Convenience Group     595
Sunroof     850
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
Rear bumper protector 62 62  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo tray 67 67  
Remote start 410 410  
Media Center 730N     1,679
Comfort / Convenience Group     541
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 5,665 5,365 3,290
Options (change) 5,046 4,828 2,994
Destination 850 850 925
Total Price $26,905 $27,205 $30,975
Total Invoice $25,263 $25,489 $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: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,020
Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteLiberty
TrimEXSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A4
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$26,905$27,205$30,975
Adjustments for Features-545-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,360$26,835$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$25,263$25,489$29,771
Adjustments for Features-512-3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,751$25,142$29,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteLiberty
TrimEXSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,600$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-512-3470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Liberty

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,046 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 Room53.0 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?
Heated second row seats200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested320076%
Total Not Requested100024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested365079%
Total Not Requested97521%

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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