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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,110

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,962

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $28,115
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,288
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Cargo net 40  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Cargo net 32  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Options (change) 2,920 1,285
Options (change) 2,607 1,067
Destination 695 615
Total Price $21,110 $30,015
Total Invoice $19,962 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,109
Model Year20102008
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$21,110$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,110$29,050
Total Invoice$19,962$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,962$27,071

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102008
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102008
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.5 in
Length178.3 in188.8 in
Width69.9 in71.4 in
Height57.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.767.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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