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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: $25,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $34,245 $37,445
Base Invoice $22,422 $32,695 $35,639
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Remote start 495 495 495
Front side airbags   495 495
Leather seating surfaces   1,350 1,350
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,400 1,400
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 410 441 441
Front side airbags   441 441
Leather seating surfaces   1,202 1,202
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,246 1,246
Options (change) 970 3,740 3,740
Options (change) 803 3,330 3,330
Destination 895 1,195 1,195
Total Price $25,665 $39,180 $42,380
Total Invoice $24,120 $37,220 $40,164

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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: $10,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,998
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$25,665$39,180$42,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,665$35,915$38,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$24,120$37,220$40,164
Adjustments for Features0-3,102-3,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$34,118$36,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteWrangler JKWrangler JK
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
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  
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 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
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
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,975$8,240$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,102-3,852

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler JK

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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