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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: $25,635

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,051

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,115 $20,900
Base Invoice $26,288 $19,717
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Premium Package   2,200
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Premium Package   1,986
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 1,285 3,935
Options (change) 1,067 3,534
Destination 615 800
Total Price $30,015 $25,635
Total Invoice $27,970 $24,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,566
Model Year20082014
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,015$25,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,015$23,880
Total Invoice$27,970$24,051
Adjustments for Features0-1,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,970$22,404

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $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
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,895$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,647

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,907 lb.3,122 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 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

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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 steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested240072%
Total Not Requested95028%

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