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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: $27,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,651

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,040 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $21,473 $20,966 $22,422
2LT Equipment Group 1,280    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Satellite radio 199    
Leather seating surfaces 595    
Heated front seats 250    
Navigation system 2,145    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325    
Sunroof 695    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Universal garage door opener     350
2LT Equipment Group 1,062    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Satellite radio 165    
Leather seating surfaces 494    
Heated front seats 208    
Navigation system 1,780    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270    
Sunroof 577    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 6,579 4,270 4,620
Options (change) 5,461 3,790 4,081
Destination 615 895 895
Total Price $30,234 $27,265 $29,315
Total Invoice $27,549 $25,651 $27,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,608
Model Year200720182018
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,234$27,265$29,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,234$24,385$26,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850
Total Invoice$27,549$25,651$27,398
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-2,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,549$22,941$24,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,578

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720182018
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimLTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,770$5,650$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,710-2,879

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested190045%
Total Not Requested235055%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested190046%
Total Not Requested225054%

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