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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: $22,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $17,600 $39,405 $46,195
Base Invoice $16,760 $36,646 $42,961
Premium Package 950    
Technology Package 1,800    
Navigation system   2,500  
Sunroof   995 995
RWD   0 0
Premium Package 830    
Technology Package 1,570    
Navigation system   2,200  
Sunroof   876 876
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 2,750 3,495 995
Options (change) 2,400 3,076 876
Destination 750 950 950
Total Price $21,100 $43,850 $48,140
Total Invoice $19,910 $40,672 $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: $17,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,282
Model Year201220112011
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine156hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 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$21,100$43,850$48,140
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$39,020$40,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,065
Total Invoice$19,910$40,672$44,787
Adjustments for Features0-4,480-7,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,910$36,192$37,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,101

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220112011
ModelForteAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
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
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
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
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$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 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $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 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
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,480$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,480-7,494

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122011
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 Weight2,769 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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