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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,762

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $19,800
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $18,860
Cargo cover 175    
Navigation system 795 795  
2LT Equipment Group 1,870    
Sunroof 900 900 750
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Cargo cover 154    
Navigation system 700 700  
2LT Equipment Group 1,776    
Sunroof 792 792 655
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 4,540 1,695 3,590
Options (change) 4,126 1,492 3,127
Destination 860 860 775
Total Price $31,270 $33,540 $24,165
Total Invoice $29,562 $31,788 $22,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,202
Model Year201320132013
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,270$33,540$24,165
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,580$30,100$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$29,562$31,788$22,762
Adjustments for Features-1,598-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,964$28,528$22,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$564$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132013
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,630$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,598-3,2600

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,778 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
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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