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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: $21,725

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,010 $18,300
Base Invoice $30,409 $17,430
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400 750
Technology Package   1,900
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232 655
Technology Package   1,655
Options (change) 3,290 2,650
Options (change) 2,895 2,310
Destination 810 775
Total Price $36,110 $21,725
Total Invoice $34,114 $20,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,812
Model Year20112013
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$36,110$21,725
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,160$21,725
Total Invoice$34,114$20,515
Adjustments for Features-2,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,327$20,515

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,575$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7870

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelTraverseForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in104.3 in
Length205.0 in170.9 in
Width78.4 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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