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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $16,660 $24,576 $29,436
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 800  
Sunroof 700 900 900
Universal garage door opener 70    
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870 704  
Sunroof 610 792 792
Universal garage door opener 55    
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Options (change) 1,950 3,570 900
Options (change) 1,680 3,272 792
Destination 695 860 860
Total Price $20,140 $30,300 $32,745
Total Invoice $19,035 $28,708 $31,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,101
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$20,140$30,300$32,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,770-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$26,530$27,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$19,035$28,708$31,088
Adjustments for Features0-3,572-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,035$25,136$25,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$602

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,095$4,865$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,572-5,350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102013
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.5 in
Length178.3 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.763.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47532%
Total Not Requested100068%

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