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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $17,520 $32,695 $35,639
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Media Center 430N   1,195 1,195
Front side airbags   495 495
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
Automatic climate control, front   395 395
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,400 1,400
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Media Center 430N   1,064 1,064
Front side airbags   441 441
Leather seating surfaces   1,202 1,202
Automatic climate control, front   352 352
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,246 1,246
Options (change) 4,550 4,835 4,835
Options (change) 4,045 4,305 4,305
Destination 695 1,195 1,195
Total Price $23,640 $40,275 $43,475
Total Invoice $22,260 $38,195 $41,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,417
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$23,640$40,275$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,640$37,620$40,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$22,260$38,195$41,139
Adjustments for Features0-2,518-3,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,260$35,677$37,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,193

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year201120182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Rock rails  $200
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power mirrors$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,450$8,105$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,518-3,269

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20112018
ModelForteWrangler JK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length170.9 in184.4 in
Width69.9 in73.9 in
Height57.5 in72.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft370.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.73 axle ratioNo
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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