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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,170 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $3,620 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,387 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $3,569 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Equinox | Equinox | Forte |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $25,050 | $29,220 | $20,990 |
| Base Invoice | $23,798 | $27,759 | $19,811 |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,820 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | |
| MyLink / Intellilink | 100 | 100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | ||
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 4,200 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Remote start | 495 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | ||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,729 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Navigation system | 700 | 700 | |
| MyLink / Intellilink | 88 | 88 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 704 | ||
| Sunroof | 792 | 792 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,863 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | ||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Remote start | 410 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 929 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,915 | 3,295 | 6,330 |
| Options (change) | 5,333 | 2,900 | 5,726 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 850 |
| Total Price | $31,790 | $33,340 | $28,170 |
| Total Invoice | $29,956 | $31,484 | $26,387 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,770 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Equinox | Equinox | Forte |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 264hp V6 | 264hp V6 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 225/65-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,790 | $33,340 | $28,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -965 | -215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,790 | $32,375 | $27,955 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $585 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,956 | $31,484 | $26,387 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -911 | -201 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,956 | $30,573 | $26,186 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $617 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Equinox | Equinox | Forte |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| 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 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,225 | $4,190 | $3,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $965 | $215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -911 | -201 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Equinox | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,944 lb. | 3,122 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.9 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| MyLink / Intellilink | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
| MyLink / Intellilink | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3725 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 19% |
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