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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,290

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $20,966 $22,422
Navigation system 2,500 2,500    
Bose 250W 9 speakers 500      
2LT Equipment Group 2,525      
Sunroof 995 995    
Blind spot warning system   500    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     125 125
Remote start     495 495
Universal garage door opener       350
Navigation system 2,075 2,075    
Bose 250W 9 speakers 415      
2LT Equipment Group 2,310      
Sunroof 826 826    
Blind spot warning system   415    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     102 102
Remote start     410 410
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 6,520 3,995 4,295 4,645
Options (change) 5,626 3,316 3,810 4,101
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $46,385 $53,495 $27,290 $29,340
Total Invoice $42,217 $48,689 $25,671 $27,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,045
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8320hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,385$53,495$27,290$29,340
Adjustments for Features-550-4,6500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,835$48,845$27,290$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,010$0$1,775
Total Invoice$42,217$48,689$25,671$27,418
Adjustments for Features-501-4,2320-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,716$44,457$25,671$27,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,741$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable third row seats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$10,250$5,600$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$4,650$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-501-4,2320-257

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelTahoeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length202.0 in171.3 in
Width79.0 in70.1 in
Height76.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,266 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested345081%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested335081%
Total Not Requested80019%

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