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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $19,600
Base Invoice $28,443 $18,670
Technology Package 890 1,800
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Sunroof 995 750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Technology Package 810 1,570
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Sunroof 905 655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,835 3,590
Options (change) 2,579 3,127
Destination 895 750
Total Price $33,670 $23,940
Total Invoice $31,917 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,844
Model Year20162012
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,670$23,940
Adjustments for Features-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$23,940
Total Invoice$31,917$22,547
Adjustments for Features-2,5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,391$22,547

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$4,590$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,765 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 LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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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