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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $17,495
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $16,660
Floor mats 80 80  
Leather seating surfaces 800   1,000
Sunroof 995 995 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Universal garage door opener     70
Floor mats 71 71  
Leather seating surfaces 704   870
Sunroof 876 876 610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 1,875 1,075 1,950
Options (change) 1,651 947 1,680
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $30,705 $33,600 $20,140
Total Invoice $29,083 $31,890 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,453
Model Year201420142010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,705$33,600$20,140
Adjustments for Features-3,795-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,910$27,690$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0
Total Invoice$29,083$31,890$19,035
Adjustments for Features-3,595-5,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,488$26,281$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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$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 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,890$7,005$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,595-5,6090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142010
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 Weight3,778 lb.2,708 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
Kia Forte SX

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

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