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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: $23,980

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelForteForteEquinox
TrimEXSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $22,400
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $20,877
Premium Package 2,700 2,300  
UVO 600    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50  
2LT Equipment Group     1,130
Side curtain airbags     395
Sunroof     695
Heated front seats     250
Satellite radio     325
Leather seating surfaces     545
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Premium Package 2,441 2,079  
UVO 558    
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo net 42 42  
2LT Equipment Group     938
Side curtain airbags     328
Sunroof     577
Heated front seats     208
Satellite radio     270
Leather seating surfaces     452
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 3,465 2,465 4,035
Options (change) 3,134 2,214 3,350
Destination 825 825 590
Total Price $23,980 $24,180 $27,025
Total Invoice $22,710 $22,746 $24,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,432
Model Year201520152006
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$23,980$24,180$27,025
Adjustments for Features-2,455-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,525$22,675$27,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$22,710$22,746$24,817
Adjustments for Features-2,325-1,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,385$21,330$24,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$945$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201520152006
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$4,775$3,825$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,325-1,4160

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152006
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested240072%
Total Not Requested95028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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