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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: $25,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,725 $20,900
Base Invoice $32,039 $19,717
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo mat 75 95
Sunroof 1,400  
Heated front seats 250  
Premium Package   2,200
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Cargo cover 123  
Cargo mat 66 78
Sunroof 1,232  
Heated front seats 220  
Premium Package   1,986
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 1,865 3,955
Options (change) 1,641 3,550
Destination 860 800
Total Price $36,450 $25,655
Total Invoice $34,540 $24,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,691
Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,450$25,655
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$25,655
Total Invoice$34,540$24,067
Adjustments for Features-7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,758$24,067

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
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 rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7820

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132014
ModelTraverseForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length203.7 in171.3 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft356.4 ft3

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

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%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested155046%
Total Not Requested180054%

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