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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelForteCruzeCruze
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $18,000 $20,198 $22,490
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 900 900
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 60 60
Driver Convenience Package   380  
Navigation system   795 795
Fog lights   340  
Proximity key   300  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 792 792
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 53 53
Driver Convenience Package   334  
Navigation system   700 700
Fog lights   299  
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 3,590 2,775 1,755
Options (change) 3,127 2,442 1,545
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $23,180 $24,610 $26,100
Total Invoice $21,822 $23,435 $24,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year201120132013
ModelForteCruzeCruze
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,180$24,610$26,100
Adjustments for Features-750-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,105$24,610$24,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$21,822$23,435$24,830
Adjustments for Features-710-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,751$23,435$23,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$301

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120132013
ModelForteCruzeCruze
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,650$1,575$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-1,094

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112013
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested43071%
Total Not Requested17529%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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