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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: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $17,600
Base Invoice $22,536 $16,760
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Fog lights 375  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Fog lights 341  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 2,370 2,750
Options (change) 2,156 2,400
Destination 875 750
Total Price $26,720 $21,100
Total Invoice $25,567 $19,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,973
Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,720$21,100
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,915$21,100
Total Invoice$25,567$19,910
Adjustments for Features-2,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,883$19,910

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeForte
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,430$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6840

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length183.7 in178.3 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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