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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: $25,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,949

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,725 $23,800
Base Invoice $32,039 $22,422
Cargo cover 140  
Heated front seats 250  
Cargo mat 75 95
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Cargo cover 123  
Heated front seats 220  
Cargo mat 66 78
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 465 765
Options (change) 409 632
Destination 860 895
Total Price $35,050 $25,460
Total Invoice $33,308 $23,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,672
Model Year20132017
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,050$25,460
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$25,460
Total Invoice$33,308$23,949
Adjustments for Features-1,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,621$23,949

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
ModelTraverseForte
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
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 
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 
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
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,300$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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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