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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: $26,730

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120152015
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,500 $19,690 $20,890
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895    
Cargo Package 295    
UVO   600  
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   495 495
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724    
Cargo Package 268    
UVO   558  
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo tray   67 67
Floor mats   93 93
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 4,810 6,215 5,015
Options (change) 4,376 5,566 4,470
Destination 1,195 825 825
Total Price $37,505 $26,730 $26,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,690
Model Year202120152015
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$37,505$26,730$26,730
Adjustments for Features-6,345-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,160$25,855$26,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202120152015
ModelEquinoxForteForte
TrimPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
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$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Larger infotainment display$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$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$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,870$3,400$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,345$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-942-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212015
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 Weight3,275 lb.3,046 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
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 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
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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