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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: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $22,422
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Cargo cover 175    
Navigation system 495 495  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Cargo mat 75   95
Sunroof 995 995  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Cargo cover 154    
Navigation system 436 436  
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Cargo mat 66   78
Sunroof 876 876  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 4,240 2,990 4,790
Options (change) 3,732 2,632 4,221
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $33,285 $35,785 $29,485
Total Invoice $31,369 $33,831 $27,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,742
Model Year201520152018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6301hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,285$35,785$29,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,285$33,825$28,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$31,369$33,831$27,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,853-911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,369$31,978$26,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
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$3,490$5,450$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853-911

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested165040%

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