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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: $27,530

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,753

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $19,717 $24,576 $29,436
Premium Package 2,200    
Technology Package 1,800    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo mat 95 75  
Remote start 495    
Cargo net 50    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Cargo cover   175  
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Navigation system   795 795
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Premium Package 1,986    
Technology Package 1,624    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo mat 78 66  
Remote start 410    
Cargo net 42    
6-speed shiftable automatic 941    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Cargo cover   154  
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Navigation system   700 700
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 5,830 6,115 3,195
Options (change) 5,236 5,512 2,812
Destination 800 860 860
Total Price $27,530 $32,845 $35,040
Total Invoice $25,753 $30,948 $33,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,826
Model Year201420132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$27,530$32,845$35,040
Adjustments for Features-6750-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,855$32,845$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$25,753$30,948$33,108
Adjustments for Features-6310-1,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,122$30,948$31,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$544

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201420132013
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,290$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-6310-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142013
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length171.3 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,922 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft363.7 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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