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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,725

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelForteBolt EVBolt EV
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,300 $36,620 $40,905
Base Invoice $17,430 $35,155 $39,269
Technology Package 1,900    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,655    
Sunroof 655    
Options (change) 2,650 0 0
Options (change) 2,310 0 0
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,725 $29,995 $34,280
Total Invoice $20,515 $28,530 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,067
Model Year201320182018
ModelForteBolt EVBolt EV
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4200hp E200hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG128/110 MPG128/110 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,725$29,995$34,280
Adjustments for Features-550-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,670$29,995$30,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$20,515$28,530$32,644
Adjustments for Features-520-3,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,463$28,530$29,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201320182018
ModelForteBolt EVBolt EV
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack $0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500$500
Regeneration paddles $100$100
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror  $200
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,045$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-520-3,214

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20132018
ModelForteBolt EV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length170.9 in164.0 in
Width69.9 in69.5 in
Height57.5 in62.8 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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