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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: $18,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,695

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $15,230 $16,660
2LT Equipment Group 2,125      
Sunroof 995 995   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180 180
Premium Package     800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     70 70
2LT Equipment Group 1,764      
Sunroof 826 826   610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145 145
Premium Package     700  
Leather seating surfaces     870 870
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Options (change) 3,120 995 2,050 1,950
Options (change) 2,590 826 1,770 1,680
Destination 900 900 695 695
Total Price $38,325 $42,720 $18,740 $20,140
Total Invoice $34,879 $38,527 $17,695 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,124
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$38,325$42,720$18,740$20,140
Adjustments for Features-5,560-7,9850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,765$34,735$18,740$19,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$0$525
Total Invoice$34,879$38,527$17,695$19,035
Adjustments for Features-5,060-7,2010-827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,819$31,326$17,695$18,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,507$0$513

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Midgate$400$400  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rigid bed cover$700$700  
Roof rails $250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Super-heated washer fluid $100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Removable rear window$100$100  
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,430$9,855$1,870$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,560$7,985$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,060-7,2010-827

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelAvalancheForte
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in104.3 in
Length221.3 in178.3 in
Width79.1 in69.9 in
Height76.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Remote start150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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