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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: $22,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,945

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT LeatherPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $19,600
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $18,670
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 750
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 655
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,400 1,875 1,750
Options (change) 1,274 1,706 1,525
Destination 945 945 750
Total Price $43,495 $47,270 $22,100
Total Invoice $41,312 $44,879 $20,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,598
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT LeatherPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$43,495$47,270$22,100
Adjustments for Features-8,180-10,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$36,515$22,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$41,312$44,879$20,945
Adjustments for Features-7,769-10,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,543$34,668$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT LeatherPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,655$13,230$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,180$10,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,769-10,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in104.3 in
Length204.3 in170.9 in
Width78.6 in69.9 in
Height70.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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