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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: $19,640

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,677

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForteEquinox
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $22,400
Base Invoice $17,240 $20,877
Sunroof 750 695
Cargo net 40  
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   135
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof 655 577
Cargo net 32  
Side curtain airbags   328
MP3-compatible player   112
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 790 1,550
Options (change) 687 1,287
Destination 750 590
Total Price $19,640 $24,540
Total Invoice $18,677 $22,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,866
Model Year20122006
ModelForteEquinox
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-16
Total Price$19,640$24,540
Adjustments for Features-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,810$24,540
Total Invoice$18,677$22,754
Adjustments for Features-7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,888$22,754

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122006
ModelForteEquinox
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$3,150$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,843 lb.3,668 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 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft367.1 ft3

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