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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: $26,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $23,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,893

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $18,751 $19,707
Luxury Package 1,575      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 4,035      
Sunroof   995    
UVO     600  
Technology Package     2,100 1,900
Premium Package     2,700 2,300
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Floor mats     115 115
Remote start     495 495
Luxury Package 1,386      
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg. 3,551      
Sunroof   876    
UVO     558  
Technology Package     1,893 1,717
Premium Package     2,441 2,079
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Floor mats     93 93
Remote start     410 410
Options (change) 5,610 995 6,085 4,885
Options (change) 4,937 876 5,457 4,361
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $50,510 $54,960 $26,600 $26,600
Total Invoice $46,764 $51,133 $25,033 $24,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,402
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
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)265/70-17275/55-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$50,510$54,960$26,600$26,600
Adjustments for Features-5,565-6,190-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,945$48,770$25,725$26,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$0$875
Total Invoice$46,764$51,133$25,033$24,893
Adjustments for Features-5,152-5,759-8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,612$45,374$24,210$24,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,762$0$683

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTahoeTahoeForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$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  
Brake assist  $50$50
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  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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
Rear air vents  $100$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$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$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  
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
Total Value of Features$8,840$9,465$4,150$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,565$6,190$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,152-5,759-8230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
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 Weight5,449 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

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested75046%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested106535%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested335092%
Total Not Requested2758%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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