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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: $27,670

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,891

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelTraverseForte
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,505 $20,890
Base Invoice $34,680 $19,707
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350  
Cargo cover 140  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 75 95
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
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,138  
Cargo cover 127  
Navigation system 450  
Cargo mat 68 78
Sunroof 1,274  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 4,460 5,955
Options (change) 4,057 5,359
Destination 895 825
Total Price $41,860 $27,670
Total Invoice $39,632 $25,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,114
Model Year20162015
ModelTraverseForte
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,860$27,670
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$27,670
Total Invoice$39,632$25,891
Adjustments for Features-2,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,005$25,891

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
ModelTraverseForte
Trim2LTSX
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
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$6,425$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6270

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
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
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 seat200Yes
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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