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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: $18,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,695

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $23,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZHybridEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,830 $51,465 $51,145 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $39,831 $47,862 $48,332 $15,230 $16,660
Sunroof 995 995 995   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180 180
Premium Package       800  
Leather seating surfaces       1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       70 70
Sunroof 876 876 876   610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145 145
Premium Package       700  
Leather seating surfaces       870 870
Universal garage door opener       55 55
Options (change) 995 995 995 2,050 1,950
Options (change) 876 876 876 1,770 1,680
Destination 950 950 950 695 695
Total Price $44,775 $53,410 $53,090 $18,740 $20,140
Total Invoice $41,657 $49,688 $50,158 $17,695 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,663
Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZHybridEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6D4M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10250, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$44,775$53,410$53,090$18,740$20,140
Adjustments for Features-6,770-10,845-7,9950-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,005$42,565$45,095$18,740$19,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,560$7,090$0$525
Total Invoice$41,657$49,688$50,158$17,695$19,035
Adjustments for Features-6,299-10,089-7,5530-827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,358$39,599$42,605$17,695$18,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,241$7,247$0$513

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011201120102010
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZHybridEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Power liftgate $350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key    $250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350 $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
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   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power release, second row seats $50   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Removable third row seats$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,915$12,990$10,140$2,145$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,770$10,845$7,995$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,299-10,089-7,5530-827

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112010
ModelTahoeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.3 in
Length202.0 in178.3 in
Width79.0 in69.9 in
Height76.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,637 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.0 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft314.7 ft3

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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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