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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,115 $19,800
Base Invoice $26,288 $18,860
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,285 1,790
Options (change) 1,067 1,557
Destination 615 775
Total Price $30,015 $22,365
Total Invoice $27,970 $21,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,443
Model Year20082013
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,015$22,365
Adjustments for Features-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$22,365
Total Invoice$27,970$21,192
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,635$21,192

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,235$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3350

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in104.3 in
Length188.8 in170.9 in
Width71.4 in69.9 in
Height69.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,907 lb.2,950 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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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