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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $18,895 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $18,000 $33,242 $39,940
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 995 995
Leather Package 1,000    
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
Navigation system   2,500 2,500
Bose 200W 7 speakers   500  
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Transmission cooler   230 230
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 826 826
Leather Package 870    
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
Navigation system   2,075 2,075
Bose 200W 7 speakers   415  
6.0L V8   909 909
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Transmission cooler   191 191
Options (change) 3,550 8,860 4,820
Options (change) 3,095 7,535 4,001
Destination 695 950 950
Total Price $23,140 $46,140 $49,420
Total Invoice $21,790 $41,727 $44,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,885
Model Year201120092009
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine173hp I4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$23,140$46,140$49,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,480-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$41,660$43,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405
Total Invoice$21,790$41,727$44,891
Adjustments for Features0-4,052-5,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$37,675$39,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,443

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201120092009
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 rails  $250
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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
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 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,275$7,755$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,052-5,773

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112009
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 Weight2,870 lb.5,642 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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