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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: $21,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,167

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTraxTraxForteForte
TrimLTPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,900 $27,295 $18,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $21,984 $26,203 $17,240 $18,670
Cargo mat 115 115    
Sun & Sound Package 1,150      
Convenience Package 450      
Cargo tray 110 110 75 75
Technology Package     1,800  
Sunroof     750 750
Cargo net     40 40
Cargo mat 105 105    
Sun & Sound Package 1,047      
Convenience Package 410      
Cargo tray 100 100 60 60
Technology Package     1,570  
Sunroof     655 655
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 1,825 225 2,665 865
Options (change) 1,662 205 2,317 747
Destination 945 945 750 750
Total Price $25,670 $28,465 $21,515 $21,215
Total Invoice $24,591 $27,353 $20,307 $20,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,941
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTraxTraxForteForte
TrimLTPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
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$25,670$28,465$21,515$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,560-4,165-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,110$24,300$20,340$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0$875
Total Invoice$24,591$27,353$20,307$20,167
Adjustments for Features-2,452-4,002-1,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,139$23,351$19,198$20,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,212$0$969

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelTraxTraxForteForte
TrimLTPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Ionizing air filtration  $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  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$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 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,560$6,165$3,175$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$4,165$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,452-4,002-1,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelTraxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in104.3 in
Length167.6 in170.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height64.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,125 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67541%
Total Not Requested97559%

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