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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: $23,760

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,452

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,047

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142007
ModelForteForteEquinox
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,700 $20,900 $23,040
Base Invoice $18,759 $19,717 $21,473
Premium Package 2,600 2,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50  
Remote start 495 495  
2LT Equipment Group     1,280
Side curtain airbags     395
Satellite radio     199
Heated front seats     250
Leather seating surfaces     595
Sunroof     695
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Premium Package 2,348 1,986  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo net 42 42  
Remote start 410 410  
2LT Equipment Group     1,062
Side curtain airbags     328
Satellite radio     165
Heated front seats     208
Leather seating surfaces     494
Sunroof     577
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 3,260 2,860 4,109
Options (change) 2,893 2,531 3,411
Destination 800 800 615
Total Price $23,760 $24,560 $27,764
Total Invoice $22,452 $23,048 $25,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,493
Model Year201420142007
ModelForteForteEquinox
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18235/60-17
Total Price$23,760$24,560$27,764
Adjustments for Features-1,530-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,230$23,980$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$22,452$23,048$25,499
Adjustments for Features-1,446-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,006$22,504$25,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,498$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201420142007
ModelForteForteEquinox
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,125$3,175$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,446-5440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142007
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length171.3 in188.8 in
Width70.1 in71.4 in
Height57.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested240072%
Total Not Requested95028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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