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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: $29,265

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,356

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT LeatherPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $23,800
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $22,422
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 1,400 1,875 4,570
Options (change) 1,274 1,706 4,039
Destination 945 945 895
Total Price $43,495 $47,270 $29,265
Total Invoice $41,312 $44,879 $27,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,200
Model Year201820182017
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT LeatherPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$43,495$47,270$29,265
Adjustments for Features-3,955-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,540$40,740$29,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$41,312$44,879$27,356
Adjustments for Features-3,756-6,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,556$38,679$27,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,123$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182017
ModelTraverseTraverseForte
TrimLT LeatherPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
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 
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,180$10,755$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$6,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,756-6,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelTraverseForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in106.3 in
Length204.3 in171.3 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height70.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft356.4 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested395095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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