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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: $26,360

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,788

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,800 $20,990
Base Invoice $29,260 $19,811
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   4,200
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
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   3,863
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 7,610 4,520
Options (change) 7,036 4,127
Destination 995 850
Total Price $39,405 $26,360
Total Invoice $37,291 $24,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,457
Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,405$26,360
Adjustments for Features-7,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,960$26,360
Total Invoice$37,291$24,788
Adjustments for Features-7,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,245$24,788

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,795$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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.3,067 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 in53.0 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
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested155068%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 wheel100Yes
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested457599%
Total Not Requested501%

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