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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: $27,590

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,896

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $30,040
Base Invoice $22,422 $28,538
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo mat 95 75
Cargo net 50  
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Driver Confidence Package   495
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Technology Package   890
3.6L V6   1,500
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo mat 78 68
Cargo net 42  
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Driver Confidence Package   450
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Technology Package   810
3.6L V6   1,365
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 2,895 6,655
Options (change) 2,579 6,124
Destination 895 895
Total Price $27,590 $37,590
Total Invoice $25,896 $35,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,445
Model Year20172017
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$27,590$37,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$34,190
Total Invoice$25,896$35,557
Adjustments for Features0-3,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,896$32,341

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20172017
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,375$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,216

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20172017
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 Weight2,976 lb.4,112 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested280067%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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