Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Tahoe 2010 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,075

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,433

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelTahoeTahoeForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,130 $50,765 $20,990
Base Invoice $39,181 $47,211 $19,811
Luxury Package 1,825    
Navigation system 2,500    
Sunroof 995 995  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
Remote start     495
Luxury Package 1,606    
Navigation system 2,200    
Sunroof 876 876  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Remote start     410
Options (change) 5,320 995 5,235
Options (change) 4,682 876 4,719
Destination 950 950 850
Total Price $48,400 $52,710 $27,075
Total Invoice $44,813 $49,037 $25,380

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Tahoe dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,804
Model Year201020102016
ModelTahoeTahoeForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$48,400$52,710$27,075
Adjustments for Features-5,000-6,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,400$46,360$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,960$0
Total Invoice$44,813$49,037$25,380
Adjustments for Features-4,629-5,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,184$43,129$25,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102016
ModelTahoeTahoeForte
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,575$8,925$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$6,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,629-5,9080

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102016
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 Weight5,637 lb.3,046 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 in53.0 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested107559%
Total Not Requested75041%

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?
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested442596%
Total Not Requested2004%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.