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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: $21,100

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ66
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $17,600 $37,255 $34,400
Base Invoice $16,760 $32,786 $30,417
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 950    
Sun and Sound Package   320 615
Front side airbags   350 350
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
Front bucket seats     1,575
Technology Package 1,570    
Premium Package 830    
Sun and Sound Package   266 510
Front side airbags   291 291
Navigation system   1,780 1,780
Front bucket seats     1,307
Options (change) 2,750 2,815 4,685
Options (change) 2,400 2,337 3,888
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $21,100 $40,945 $39,960
Total Invoice $19,910 $35,998 $35,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,567
Model Year201220062006
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ66
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-16265/70-17
Total Price$21,100$40,945$39,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$36,940$38,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,215
Total Invoice$19,910$35,998$35,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,521-1,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$32,477$33,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,114

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220062006
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ66
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
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  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Removable rear window $100$100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$6,905$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,521-1,589

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122006
ModelForteAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase104.3 in130.0 in
Length178.3 in221.6 in
Width69.9 in79.8 in
Height57.5 in73.6 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.5,413 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

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