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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: $25,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,391

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForteBolt EV
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $40,905
Base Invoice $19,367 $39,269
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Floor mats 115  
Premium Tech Package 4,081  
Floor mats 93  
Options (change) 4,615 0
Options (change) 4,174 0
Destination 850 875
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,855 $34,280
Total Invoice $24,391 $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: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,329
Model Year20162018
ModelForteBolt EV
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4200hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG128/110 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,855$34,280
Adjustments for Features0-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,855$33,310
Total Invoice$24,391$32,644
Adjustments for Features0-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,391$31,720

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20162018
ModelForteBolt EV
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, self-sealing $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20162018
ModelForteBolt EV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length171.3 in164.0 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested205049%
Total Not Requested215051%

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