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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: $24,240

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $30,800
Base Invoice $18,860 $29,260
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 40  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Cargo Package   295
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 32  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Cargo Package   268
Options (change) 3,665 7,610
Options (change) 3,187 7,036
Destination 775 995
Total Price $24,240 $39,405
Total Invoice $22,822 $37,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,770
Model Year20132018
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-19
Total Price$24,240$39,405
Adjustments for Features0-8,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,240$31,270
Total Invoice$22,822$37,291
Adjustments for Features0-7,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,822$29,592

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132018
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,000$11,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,699

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132018
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in107.3 in
Length170.9 in183.1 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%
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 Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2475100%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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