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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: $22,325

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,160

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $18,860 $22,952 $27,141
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 900 900
Cargo Management Package   245  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   800  
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 792 792
Cargo Management Package   216  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Leather seating surfaces   704  
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Options (change) 1,750 5,755 2,650
Options (change) 1,525 5,209 2,332
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $22,325 $30,725 $32,030
Total Invoice $21,160 $28,971 $30,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,449
Model Year201320112011
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$22,325$30,725$32,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,505-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,325$28,220$28,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505
Total Invoice$21,160$28,971$30,283
Adjustments for Features0-2,362-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,160$26,609$27,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$549

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201320112011
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$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 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$1,700$4,205$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,362-3,125

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,901 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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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

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47528%
Total Not Requested120072%

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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