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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: $21,880

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,722

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $29,445
Base Invoice $17,520 $27,531
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   990
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   822
Options (change) 2,790 990
Options (change) 2,507 822
Destination 695 695
Total Price $21,880 $31,130
Total Invoice $20,722 $29,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,990
Model Year20112009
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$21,880$31,130
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,880$30,770
Total Invoice$20,722$29,048
Adjustments for Features0-336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,722$28,712

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-336

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112009
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.5 in
Length170.9 in188.8 in
Width69.9 in71.4 in
Height57.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,810 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 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft367.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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 Equinox Sport

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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