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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,660

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,922

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteCruze
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $23,475
Base Invoice $20,410 $22,536
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495  
Driver Confidence II Package   790
Enhanced Convenience Package   865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
RS Package   995
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410  
Driver Confidence II Package   719
Enhanced Convenience Package   787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
RS Package   905
Options (change) 5,165 4,645
Options (change) 4,617 4,226
Destination 895 875
Total Price $27,660 $28,995
Total Invoice $25,922 $27,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year20182018
ModelForteCruze
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,660$28,995
Adjustments for Features-1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$28,995
Total Invoice$25,922$27,637
Adjustments for Features-1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,786$27,637

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
ModelForteCruze
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182018
ModelForteCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in183.7 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested270060%
Total Not Requested177540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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