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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $19,500
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $18,528
RS Package 695 595  
Navigation system 995 995  
Sunroof 900 900  
Proximity key 300    
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Rear spoiler     295
RS Package 612 524  
Navigation system 876 876  
Sunroof 792 792  
Proximity key 264    
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 6,105
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 5,438
Destination 795 795 800
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $26,405
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $24,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,132
Model Year201220122014
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
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$24,370$26,475$26,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$24,766
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-2,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$22,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122014
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,245$3,050$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-2,701

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelCruzeForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested265073%
Total Not Requested97527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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