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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $19,300
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $18,380
Driver Convenience Package 475    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
225/50R17 395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Sunroof 850 850 750
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Driver Convenience Package 418    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
225/50R17 348    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Sunroof 748 748 655
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 6,760 3,390 3,550
Options (change) 6,150 2,984 3,095
Destination 750 750 775
Total Price $25,935 $26,365 $23,625
Total Invoice $24,588 $25,070 $22,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year201120112013
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,935$26,365$23,625
Adjustments for Features-490-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$25,675$23,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0
Total Invoice$24,588$25,070$22,250
Adjustments for Features-465-6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,123$24,414$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112013
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,365$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-465-6560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelCruzeForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length181.0 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested23046%
Total Not Requested27554%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
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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