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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $30,800
Base Invoice $22,422 $29,260
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 80  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Cargo Package   295
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo tray 67  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Cargo Package   268
Options (change) 4,775 7,610
Options (change) 4,210 7,036
Destination 895 995
Total Price $29,470 $39,405
Total Invoice $27,527 $37,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,706
Model Year20172018
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$29,470$39,405
Adjustments for Features0-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$34,060
Total Invoice$27,527$37,291
Adjustments for Features0-5,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,527$32,233

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20172018
ModelForteEquinox
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Larger infotainment display $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$3,800$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,058

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20172018
ModelForteEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length171.3 in183.1 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested397596%
Total Not Requested1754%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested155068%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested217588%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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