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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: $18,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,672

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,040 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $21,473 $15,230 $16,660
Satellite radio 199    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Leather seating surfaces 595 1,000 1,000
2LT Equipment Group 1,280    
Sunroof 695   700
Heated front seats 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180 180
Premium Package   800  
Cargo net   40 40
Satellite radio 165    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Leather seating surfaces 494 870 870
2LT Equipment Group 1,062    
Sunroof 577   610
Heated front seats 208    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145 145
Premium Package   700  
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 3,414 2,020 1,920
Options (change) 2,834 1,747 1,657
Destination 615 695 695
Total Price $27,069 $18,710 $20,110
Total Invoice $24,922 $17,672 $19,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,810
Model Year200720102010
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,069$18,710$20,110
Adjustments for Features-2,6500-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,419$18,710$19,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$24,922$17,672$19,012
Adjustments for Features-2,4400-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,482$17,672$18,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$584

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720102010
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$1,000$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4400-756

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072010
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in104.3 in
Length188.8 in178.3 in
Width71.4 in69.9 in
Height69.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested27524%
Total Not Requested85076%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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