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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: $27,745

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,953

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $20,890
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $19,707
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Cargo cover 175    
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo mat 75   95
Floor mats 80 80 115
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 995 995  
Technology Package     1,900
Premium Package     2,300
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Remote start     495
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Cargo cover 154    
Navigation system 700 700  
Cargo mat 66   78
Floor mats 71 71 93
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 876 876  
Technology Package     1,717
Premium Package     2,079
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Remote start     410
6-speed shiftable automatic     940
Options (change) 4,420 3,370 6,030
Options (change) 3,891 2,967 5,421
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $33,250 $35,895 $27,745
Total Invoice $31,323 $33,910 $25,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,978
Model Year201420142015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6301hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,250$35,895$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$33,935$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0
Total Invoice$31,323$33,910$25,953
Adjustments for Features0-1,852-608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,323$32,058$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
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 net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,250$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,852-608

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142015
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 Weight3,922 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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

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

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

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 audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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