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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: $21,435

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,425

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelTraxTraxForteForteForte
TrimLTPremierLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,900 $27,295 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $21,984 $26,203 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Cargo mat 115 115 95 95 95
Convenience Package 450        
Cargo tray 110 110 80 80 80
Popular Plus Package     1,310    
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Cargo net     50 50 50
Floor mats     115 115 115
Remote start     495 495 495
Cargo mat 105 105 78 78 78
Convenience Package 410        
Cargo tray 100 100 67 67 67
Popular Plus Package     1,235    
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Cargo net     42 42 42
Floor mats     93 93 93
Remote start     410 410 410
Options (change) 675 225 2,495 1,185 1,185
Options (change) 615 205 2,216 981 981
Destination 945 945 850 850 850
Total Price $24,520 $28,465 $21,435 $22,425 $23,025
Total Invoice $23,544 $27,353 $20,425 $21,198 $21,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelTraxTraxForteForteForte
TrimLTPremierLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/70-16215/55-18205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,520$28,465$21,435$22,425$23,025
Adjustments for Features-2,445-4,950-150-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$23,515$21,285$21,800$23,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$23,544$27,353$20,425$21,198$21,642
Adjustments for Features-2,348-4,757-143-5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,196$22,596$20,282$20,607$21,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$325$1,360

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelTraxTraxForteForteForte
TrimLTPremierLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote app$25$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Sunroof $900   
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$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
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$150$150$150
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,295$6,800$2,000$2,475$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$4,950$150$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,348-4,757-143-5910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelTraxForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height64.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,046 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 in53.0 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
Chevrolet Trax LT

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 LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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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