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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: $26,575

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,906

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $19,500 $47,000
Base Invoice $18,528 $43,710
Technology Package 2,300  
215/45HR17 300  
Premium Package 2,600  
Rear spoiler 295  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo mat 95  
Remote start 495  
Sunroof   995
RWD   0
Technology Package 2,074  
215/45HR17 269  
Premium Package 2,348  
Rear spoiler 244  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo mat 78  
Remote start 410  
Sunroof   876
RWD   0
Options (change) 6,275 995
Options (change) 5,578 876
Destination 800 995
Total Price $26,575 $48,990
Total Invoice $24,906 $45,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,800
Model Year20142012
ModelForteAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine173hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17275/55-20
Total Price$26,575$48,990
Adjustments for Features0-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,575$44,825
Total Invoice$24,906$45,581
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,906$41,706

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20142012
ModelForteAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,725$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,875

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20142012
ModelForteAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.0 in
Length179.5 in221.3 in
Width70.1 in79.1 in
Height56.5 in76.6 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.9101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

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