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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelForteCruzeCruze
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $18,000 $17,688 $21,336
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 850 850
Leather Package 1,000    
225/50R17   395  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 748 748
Leather Package 870    
225/50R17   348  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 3,550 6,760 3,390
Options (change) 3,095 6,150 2,984
Destination 695 750 750
Total Price $23,140 $25,935 $26,365
Total Invoice $21,790 $24,588 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,239
Model Year201120112011
ModelForteCruzeCruze
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,140$25,935$26,365
Adjustments for Features0-590-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$25,345$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$21,790$24,588$25,070
Adjustments for Features0-559-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$24,029$24,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$290

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120112011
ModelForteCruzeCruze
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,165$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-751

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011
ModelForteCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length178.3 in181.0 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested23046%
Total Not Requested27554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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