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Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,727

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaForteForte
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,155 $27,475 $29,355 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,792 $25,984 $27,740 $15,230 $16,660
Leather seating surfaces 1,125     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener 100     70 70
Sunroof 900 900 900   700
Convenience Package     240    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180 180
Premium Package       800  
Cargo net       40 40
Leather seating surfaces 934     870 870
Universal garage door opener 83     55 55
Sunroof 747 747 747   610
Convenience Package     199    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145 145
Premium Package       700  
Cargo net       32 32
Options (change) 2,125 900 1,140 2,090 1,990
Options (change) 1,764 747 946 1,802 1,712
Destination 750 750 750 695 695
Total Price $28,030 $29,125 $31,245 $18,780 $20,180
Total Invoice $26,306 $27,481 $29,436 $17,727 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,120
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaForteForte
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,030$29,125$31,245$18,780$20,180
Adjustments for Features-1,555-1,830-2,0550-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,475$27,295$29,190$18,780$19,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$2,715$0$525
Total Invoice$26,306$27,481$29,436$17,727$19,067
Adjustments for Features-1,459-1,727-1,9360-827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,847$25,754$27,500$17,727$18,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$2,653$0$513

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaForteForte
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,150$3,375$1,320$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$1,830$2,055$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,459-1,727-1,9360-827

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelImpalaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in104.3 in
Length200.4 in178.3 in
Width72.9 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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