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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVForte
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $18,100
Base Invoice $35,155 $39,269 $17,240
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 0 0 2,550
Options (change) 0 0 2,225
Destination 875 875 750
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $29,995 $34,280 $21,400
Total Invoice $28,530 $32,644 $20,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,320
Model Year201820182012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVForte
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp E200hp E156hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG128/110 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,995$34,280$21,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,995$30,905$21,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$28,530$32,644$20,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,214-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,530$29,430$20,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVForte
TrimLTPremierEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, self-sealing$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera $0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500 
Regeneration paddles$100$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,045$7,420$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,214-5

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelBolt EVForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length164.0 in170.9 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height62.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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