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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: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,445 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,531 $22,422
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Navigation system 2,145  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Navigation system 1,780  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 3,135 4,695
Options (change) 2,602 4,143
Destination 695 895
Total Price $33,275 $29,390
Total Invoice $30,828 $27,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,363
Model Year20092017
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,275$29,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$26,185
Total Invoice$30,828$27,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,828$24,465

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$3,020$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,995

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,810 lb.3,031 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 Room51.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested190046%
Total Not Requested225054%

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