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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,800 $23,800
Base Invoice $29,260 $22,422
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Cargo Package 295  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Cargo Package 268  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   102
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Options (change) 7,610 4,775
Options (change) 7,036 4,210
Destination 995 895
Total Price $39,405 $29,470
Total Invoice $37,291 $27,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,658
Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,405$29,470
Adjustments for Features-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,010$29,470
Total Invoice$37,291$27,527
Adjustments for Features-5,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,185$27,527

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Larger infotainment display$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,145$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in106.3 in
Length183.1 in171.3 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested155068%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested217588%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested397596%
Total Not Requested1754%

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