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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: $22,090

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,913

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelTraxForteForteForte
TrimPremierLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,100 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,056 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo mat 110 95 95 95
Cargo tray 110 80 80 80
Popular Package   1,800    
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Cargo net   50 50 50
Floor mats   125 125 125
Remote start   495 495 495
Cargo mat 100 78 78 78
Cargo tray 100 67 67 67
Popular Package   1,565    
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Cargo net   42 42 42
Floor mats   102 102 102
Remote start   410 410 410
Options (change) 220 2,995 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 200 2,555 990 990
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,215 $22,090 $24,190 $25,890
Total Invoice $26,151 $20,913 $22,851 $24,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,283
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelTraxForteForteForte
TrimPremierLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,215$22,090$24,190$25,890
Adjustments for Features-3,0750-1,475-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,140$22,090$22,715$24,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$2,050
Total Invoice$26,151$20,913$22,851$24,307
Adjustments for Features-2,9550-1,393-1,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,196$20,913$21,458$22,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545$1,751

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelTraxForteForteForte
TrimPremierLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Digital instruments$0   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$1,550$3,025$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0$1,475$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9550-1,393-1,643

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
ModelTraxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in106.3 in
Length167.2 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Cruise control150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested150573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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