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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,120

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,532

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelCorvetteForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,690 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $39,103 $20,966 $22,422
2LT Equipment Group 1,495    
3LT Equipment Group 3,300    
Navigation system 1,600    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
2LT Equipment Group 1,241    
3LT Equipment Group 2,739    
Navigation system 1,328    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 7,090 4,125 4,125
Options (change) 5,885 3,671 3,671
Destination 800 895 895
Total Price $51,580 $27,120 $28,820
Total Invoice $45,788 $25,532 $26,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,445
Model Year200620172017
ModelCorvetteForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,580$27,120$28,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,580$24,795$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$45,788$25,532$26,988
Adjustments for Features0-2,189-2,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,788$23,343$24,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,281

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620172017
ModelCorvetteForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,675$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,189-2,364

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelCorvetteForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length174.6 in171.3 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.056.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested56545%
Total Not Requested70055%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Compass0Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested112557%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested322576%
Total Not Requested102524%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested312575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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