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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: $22,940

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $29,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,587

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $26,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteForte
TrimBaseKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,600 $18,600
Base Invoice $45,136 $17,710
2LT Equipment Group 2,145  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
2LT Equipment Group 1,888  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,145 3,590
Options (change) 1,888 3,127
Destination 975 750
Total Price $52,720 $22,940
Total Invoice $47,999 $21,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,520
Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteForte
TrimBaseKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$52,720$22,940
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,740$22,940
Total Invoice$47,999$21,587
Adjustments for Features-8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,107$21,587

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteForte
TrimBaseKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Performance meter$150 
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,175$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length174.6 in176.4 in
Width72.6 in69.5 in
Height49.0 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested86547%
Total Not Requested97553%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested27519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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