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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: $27,590

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,896

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,443 $22,422
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Driver Confidence Package 495  
Cargo mat 75 95
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,750  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
6-speed manual   -1,400
Interior trim, special color   0
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Driver Confidence Package 450  
Cargo mat 68 78
Sunroof 905  
AWD 1,662  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
6-speed manual   -1,232
Interior trim, special color   0
Options (change) 6,655 2,895
Options (change) 6,124 2,579
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,490 $27,590
Total Invoice $35,462 $25,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,303
Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,490$27,590
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$27,590
Total Invoice$35,462$25,896
Adjustments for Features-3,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,199$25,896

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,775$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,112 lb.2,976 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 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 opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
HD radio50No
Total Requested280067%
Total Not Requested135033%

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