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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $17,495
Base Invoice $28,443 $16,660
Sunroof 995 700
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   70
Sunroof 905 610
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Leather seating surfaces   870
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 1,945 1,990
Options (change) 1,769 1,712
Destination 895 695
Total Price $32,780 $20,180
Total Invoice $31,107 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,513
Model Year20162010
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,780$20,180
Adjustments for Features-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,010$20,180
Total Invoice$31,107$19,067
Adjustments for Features-4,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,580$19,067

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,590$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
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 Weight3,765 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
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

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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