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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: $21,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,930

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $16,660
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 900 900 700
Leather seating surfaces 800   1,000
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Sunroof 792 792 610
Leather seating surfaces 704   870
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 5,020 2,400 2,880
Options (change) 4,545 2,112 2,575
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $30,895 $32,445 $21,070
Total Invoice $29,168 $30,696 $19,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,410
Model Year201220122010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,895$32,445$21,070
Adjustments for Features-2,995-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,900$28,485$21,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$29,168$30,696$19,930
Adjustments for Features-2,828-3,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,340$26,949$19,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
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 cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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$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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,780$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,828-3,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in104.3 in
Length187.8 in178.3 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.2,868 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 Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47532%
Total Not Requested100068%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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