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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: $27,575

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,813

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $20,890
Base Invoice $31,122 $19,707
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Cargo cover 140  
Navigation system 1,890  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
Sunroof 1,400  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Cargo cover 123  
Navigation system 1,663  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
Sunroof 1,232  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 8,100 5,860
Options (change) 7,347 5,281
Destination 825 825
Total Price $41,685 $27,575
Total Invoice $39,294 $25,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,831
Model Year20122015
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,685$27,575
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,935$27,575
Total Invoice$39,294$25,813
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,644$25,813

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft 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$5,700$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6500

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
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.3,122 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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 seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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