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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: $27,695

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,911

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $20,890
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $19,707
Cargo Management Package 245    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
Technology Package     1,900
Premium Package     2,300
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Cargo Management Package 216    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
Technology Package     1,717
Premium Package     2,079
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
6-speed shiftable automatic     940
Options (change) 7,900 4,795 5,980
Options (change) 7,097 4,220 5,379
Destination 810 810 825
Total Price $32,870 $34,175 $27,695
Total Invoice $30,859 $32,171 $25,911

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,542
Model Year201120112015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,870$34,175$27,695
Adjustments for Features0-800-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,870$33,375$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$30,859$32,171$25,911
Adjustments for Features0-753-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,859$31,418$25,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$4,015$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-753-594

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in171.3 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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