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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: $20,840

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $17,520 $22,358 $26,809
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 795 795
Leather seating surfaces   1,050  
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Cargo Management Package   245  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 700 700
Leather seating surfaces   924  
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Cargo Management Package   216  
Options (change) 1,750 5,925 2,545
Options (change) 1,525 5,361 2,240
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $20,840 $30,205 $31,510
Total Invoice $19,740 $28,464 $29,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,445
Model Year201120102010
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$20,840$30,205$31,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,480-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,840$26,725$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505
Total Invoice$19,740$28,464$29,794
Adjustments for Features0-3,279-4,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,740$25,185$25,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$562

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201120102010
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$700$4,180$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,480$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,279-4,047

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112010
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.5 in
Length170.9 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,896 lb.3,944 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 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft363.7 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 LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested120064%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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