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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $18,895
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $18,000
Driver Convenience Package 380    
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo net 60 60 40
Sunroof 900 900 750
Fog lights 340    
Proximity key 300    
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Driver Convenience Package 334    
Navigation system 700 700  
Cargo net 53 53 32
Sunroof 792 792 655
Fog lights 299    
Proximity key 264    
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 2,775 1,755 3,590
Options (change) 2,442 1,545 3,127
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $24,610 $26,100 $23,180
Total Invoice $23,435 $24,830 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year201320132011
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
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$24,610$26,100$23,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,610$24,950$23,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$23,435$24,830$21,822
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,435$23,736$21,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132011
ModelCruzeCruzeForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,725$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-71

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
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
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested43071%
Total Not Requested17529%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
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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