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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: $19,640

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,677

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT2LTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,100 $36,650 $18,100
Base Invoice $32,395 $34,818 $17,240
Cargo cover 140 140  
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 750
Cargo net     40
Cargo cover 127 127  
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 655
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 1,540 1,540 790
Options (change) 1,401 1,401 687
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $36,535 $39,085 $19,640
Total Invoice $34,691 $37,114 $18,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,765
Model Year201720172012
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT2LTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6281hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$36,535$39,085$19,640
Adjustments for Features-4,475-5,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$33,385$19,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$34,691$37,114$18,677
Adjustments for Features-4,249-5,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,442$31,701$18,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,259$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172012
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT2LTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,375$7,600$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$5,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,249-5,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelTraverseForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in104.3 in
Length203.7 in170.9 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height69.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft30.0 ft3

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