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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForte
TrimLTZ66Z71SX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $19,100
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $18,190
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615  
Front side airbags 350 350 350  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145  
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575  
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510  
Front side airbags 291 291 291  
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307  
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 2,815 5,605 5,605 3,550
Options (change) 2,337 4,652 4,652 3,095
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $40,945 $40,880 $44,925 $23,400
Total Invoice $35,998 $35,944 $39,383 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,641
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForte
TrimLTZ66Z71SX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17215/45-17
Total Price$40,945$40,880$44,925$23,400
Adjustments for Features-2,455-2,580-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,490$38,300$39,820$23,400
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$35,998$35,944$39,383$22,035
Adjustments for Features-2,158-2,268-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,840$33,676$34,908$22,035
Cost Above Minimum$164$0$1,232$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheForte
TrimLTZ66Z71SX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
4WD w/low range  $2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Midgate$400$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Removable rear window$100$100$100 
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75 
Floor mats$75  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$5,630$8,155$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$2,580$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,158-2,268-4,4750

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelAvalancheForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in104.3 in
Length221.6 in178.3 in
Width79.8 in69.9 in
Height73.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume0.014.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested122553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested122553%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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