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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $18,670 $24,576 $29,436
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 900 900
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Cargo cover   175  
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 792 792
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Cargo cover   154  
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 3,590 4,540 1,695
Options (change) 3,127 4,126 1,492
Destination 750 860 860
Total Price $23,940 $31,270 $33,540
Total Invoice $22,547 $29,562 $31,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,370
Model Year201220132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$23,940$31,270$33,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$29,530$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$22,547$29,562$31,788
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-3,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$27,917$28,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$563

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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 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$2,140$3,880$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,645-3,308

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122013
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 Weight2,782 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft331.5 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
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

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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