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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $23,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $15,995 $39,405 $46,195
Base Invoice $15,230 $36,646 $42,961
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Premium Package 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Luxury Package   1,585  
Sunroof   995 995
RWD   0 0
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Premium Package 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
4-speed automatic 960    
Luxury Package   1,395  
Sunroof   876 876
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 3,050 2,580 995
Options (change) 2,730 2,271 876
Destination 695 950 950
Total Price $19,740 $42,935 $48,140
Total Invoice $18,655 $39,867 $44,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,074
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$19,740$42,935$48,140
Adjustments for Features0-6,610-8,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,740$36,325$39,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,930
Total Invoice$18,655$39,867$44,787
Adjustments for Features0-6,138-8,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,655$33,729$36,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201020112011
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,620$8,230$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,610$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,138-8,266

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20102011
ModelForteAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.3 in130.0 in
Length178.3 in221.3 in
Width69.9 in79.1 in
Height57.5 in76.6 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.7101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested67533%

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