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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: $25,750

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,158

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $28,115
Base Invoice $19,707 $26,288
Premium Package 2,300  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 495  
Rear bumper protector 75  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Premium Package 2,079  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 410  
Rear bumper protector 62  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Options (change) 4,035 1,285
Options (change) 3,626 1,067
Destination 825 615
Total Price $25,750 $30,015
Total Invoice $24,158 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,458
Model Year20152008
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,750$30,015
Adjustments for Features-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$30,015
Total Invoice$24,158$27,970
Adjustments for Features-1,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,512$27,970

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152008
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,650$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,122 lb.3,907 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 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 front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested240072%
Total Not Requested95028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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