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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $19,300
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $18,380
Navigation system 2,500 2,500  
Bose 200W 7 speakers 500    
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Sunroof 995 995 750
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation system 2,075 2,075  
Bose 200W 7 speakers 415    
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
Sunroof 826 826 655
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 6,120 3,495 3,550
Options (change) 5,260 2,901 3,095
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $43,400 $48,095 $23,625
Total Invoice $39,452 $43,791 $22,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,129
Model Year200920092013
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$43,400$48,095$23,625
Adjustments for Features-3,380-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,020$41,840$23,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,820$0
Total Invoice$39,452$43,791$22,250
Adjustments for Features-3,073-5,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,379$38,096$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,717$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092013
ModelAvalancheAvalancheForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,755$9,630$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,073-5,6950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
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.2,730 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, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%
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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