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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: $20,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,980

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $17,495
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $16,660
Sunroof 900 900 700
Proximity key 300    
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Sunroof 792 792 610
Proximity key 264    
Leather seating surfaces     870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Options (change) 1,200 900 1,880
Options (change) 1,056 792 1,625
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $22,680 $24,885 $20,070
Total Invoice $21,709 $23,733 $18,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$22,680$24,885$20,070
Adjustments for Features-900-2,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,780$22,055$20,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$21,709$23,733$18,980
Adjustments for Features-861-2,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,848$21,034$18,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$186$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $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 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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 
Total Value of Features$1,570$3,500$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$2,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-861-2,6990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
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.2,708 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
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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