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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: $26,870

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,209

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $30,040 $20,990
Base Invoice $25,412 $28,538 $19,811
Cargo cover 175    
Convenience Package 1,300    
Technology Package 890 890  
Sport Edition 1,695    
Cargo mat 75 75 95
Sunroof 995 995  
Enhanced Convenience Package   995  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Cargo cover 159    
Convenience Package 1,183    
Technology Package 810 810  
Sport Edition 1,542    
Cargo mat 68 68 78
Sunroof 905 905  
Enhanced Convenience Package   905  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 5,130 2,955 5,030
Options (change) 4,667 2,688 4,548
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $32,775 $33,890 $26,870
Total Invoice $30,974 $32,121 $25,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,103
Model Year201720172016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,775$33,890$26,870
Adjustments for Features-700-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$32,115$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$30,974$32,121$25,209
Adjustments for Features-662-1,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,312$30,439$25,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$127$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxForte
TrimLTPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,050$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-662-1,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,765 lb.3,046 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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Sport Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/55R18 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested375081%
Total Not Requested87519%

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