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Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,532

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelTraxTraxForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,645 $25,230 $16,895 $18,395
Base Invoice $21,739 $24,221 $16,090 $17,520
Cargo mat 110 110    
Sun & Sound Package 1,400      
Cargo tray 110 110 75 75
Sunroof   900 750 750
Cargo net     40 40
Cargo mat 100 100    
Sun & Sound Package 1,274      
Cargo tray 100 100 60 60
Sunroof   819 655 655
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 1,620 1,120 865 865
Options (change) 1,474 1,019 747 747
Destination 895 895 695 695
Total Price $25,160 $27,245 $18,455 $19,955
Total Invoice $24,108 $26,135 $17,532 $18,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,476
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelTraxTraxForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/70-16215/55-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,160$27,245$18,455$19,955
Adjustments for Features-3,235-4,5400-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,925$22,705$18,455$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0$925
Total Invoice$24,108$26,135$17,532$18,962
Adjustments for Features-3,100-4,3550-546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,008$21,780$17,532$18,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$772$0$884

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelTraxTraxForteForte
TrimLTLTZEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,085$5,390$850$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$4,540$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,100-4,3550-546

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelTraxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in104.3 in
Length167.2 in170.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,049 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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