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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: $28,170

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,387

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $19,811 $22,952 $27,141
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo mat 95    
Remote start 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Cargo Management Package   245  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 93    
Cargo mat 78    
Remote start 410    
6-speed shiftable automatic 929    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Navigation system   1,888 1,888
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Cargo Management Package   216  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 6,330 7,900 4,795
Options (change) 5,726 7,097 4,220
Destination 850 810 810
Total Price $28,170 $32,870 $34,175
Total Invoice $26,387 $30,859 $32,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,598
Model Year201620112011
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,170$32,870$34,175
Adjustments for Features-1350-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,035$32,870$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505
Total Invoice$26,387$30,859$32,171
Adjustments for Features-1260-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,261$30,859$31,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$559

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201620112011
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,215$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1260-753

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162011
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.3,944 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested370080%
Total Not Requested92520%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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