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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: $25,315

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,829

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelForteWranglerWrangler
TrimSXUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $22,422 $29,028 $31,599
Floor mats 125    
Remote start 495 495 495
Connectivity Group   385 385
Front side airbags   495 495
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,125 1,125
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 410 441 441
Connectivity Group   343 343
Front side airbags   441 441
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 620 3,400 3,400
Options (change) 512 3,027 3,027
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $25,315 $35,070 $37,895
Total Invoice $23,829 $32,980 $35,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,786
Model Year201820122012
ModelForteWranglerWrangler
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)?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$25,315$35,070$37,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$32,555$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225
Total Invoice$23,829$32,980$35,551
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-2,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,829$30,615$32,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,014

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201820122012
ModelForteWranglerWrangler
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  
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
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  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
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$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,240$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,365-2,922

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20182012
ModelForteWrangler
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 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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