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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: $25,815

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $19,717 $32,695 $35,639
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 115    
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
Technology Package 1,624    
Premium Package 1,986    
Floor mats 93    
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) 4,115 4,835 4,835
Options (change) 3,703 4,305 4,305
Destination 800 1,195 1,195
Total Price $25,815 $40,275 $43,475
Total Invoice $24,220 $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: $12,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,548
Model Year201420182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$25,815$40,275$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$38,770$41,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$24,220$38,195$41,139
Adjustments for Features0-1,427-2,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,220$36,768$38,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,190

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year201420182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
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 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power mirrors$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,625$8,130$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,427-2,181

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20142018
ModelForteWrangler JK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length171.3 in184.4 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft370.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested125037%
Total Not Requested210063%

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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