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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,434

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteWranglerWrangler
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $37,345 $40,495
Base Invoice $22,422 $35,647 $38,546
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo mat 95    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 495    
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group   195 195
Cold Weather Group   895 895
Active Safety Group   795 795
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,495 1,495
Proximity key   495 495
Leather seating surfaces   1,495 1,495
8-speed shiftable automatic   2,000 2,000
LED headlights   895 895
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo mat 78    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 410    
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group   174 174
Cold Weather Group   797 797
Active Safety Group   708 708
Electronic Infotainment System Group   1,331 1,331
Proximity key   441 441
Leather seating surfaces   1,331 1,331
8-speed shiftable automatic   1,780 1,780
LED headlights   797 797
Options (change) 4,665 8,265 8,265
Options (change) 4,117 7,359 7,359
Destination 895 1,195 1,195
Total Price $29,360 $46,805 $49,955
Total Invoice $27,434 $44,201 $47,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,462
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteWranglerWrangler
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/70-18285/70-17
Total Price$29,360$46,805$49,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$43,305$45,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$27,434$44,201$47,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,305-4,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,434$40,896$43,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteWranglerWrangler
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Engine-block heater $35$35
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 
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar 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$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,075$9,575$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,305-4,054

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182018
ModelForteWrangler
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.4 in
Length171.3 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height57.1 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested195047%
Total Not Requested220053%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Trail Rail Cargo Management Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Total Requested4044%
Total Not Requested5056%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested35072%
Total Not Requested13528%
Active Safety Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Electronic Infotainment System Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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