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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: $22,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,945

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $19,600
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $18,670
Cargo Management Package 245    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
2LT Equipment Group 2,085    
Sunroof 795 795 750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo Management Package 216    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 924    
2LT Equipment Group 1,981    
Sunroof 700 700 655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 5,925 2,545 1,750
Options (change) 5,361 2,240 1,525
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $30,205 $31,510 $22,100
Total Invoice $28,464 $29,794 $20,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,135
Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,205$31,510$22,100
Adjustments for Features-2,530-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,675$28,180$22,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$28,464$29,794$20,945
Adjustments for Features-2,384-3,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,080$26,645$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,180$4,980$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,384-3,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in104.3 in
Length187.8 in170.9 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested120064%

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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