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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,265

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,356

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,985 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,086 $22,422
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 3,290 4,570
Options (change) 2,895 4,039
Destination 775 895
Total Price $42,050 $29,265
Total Invoice $39,756 $27,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,533
Model Year20102017
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$42,050$29,265
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$29,265
Total Invoice$39,756$27,356
Adjustments for Features-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,889$27,356

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102017
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102017
ModelTraverseForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in171.3 in
Width78.4 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft356.4 ft3

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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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 Requested315076%
Total Not Requested100024%

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