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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,042

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,400 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $20,877 $18,759 $19,717
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Satellite radio 325    
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 695    
Leather seating surfaces 545    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   115 115
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Satellite radio 270    
Heated front seats 208    
Sunroof 577    
Leather seating surfaces 452    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 4,035 2,765 2,365
Options (change) 3,350 2,483 2,121
Destination 590 800 800
Total Price $27,025 $23,265 $24,065
Total Invoice $24,817 $22,042 $22,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,101
Model Year200620142014
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,025$23,265$24,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$20,810$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$24,817$22,042$22,638
Adjustments for Features0-2,326-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,817$19,716$21,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,506

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620142014
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,320$4,775$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,326-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in171.3 in
Width71.4 in70.1 in
Height69.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested240072%
Total Not Requested95028%

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