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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: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,762 $30,324
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo mat 95 75  
Remote start 495    
Cargo net 50    
Cargo cover   175  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   495 495
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,000  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo mat 78 66  
Remote start 410    
Cargo net 42    
Cargo cover   154  
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   436 436
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   880  
Options (change) 4,790 4,240 2,990
Options (change) 4,221 3,732 2,632
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $29,485 $33,285 $35,785
Total Invoice $27,538 $31,369 $33,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,742
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$29,485$33,285$35,785
Adjustments for Features-9750-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,510$33,285$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$27,538$31,369$33,831
Adjustments for Features-9110-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,627$31,369$31,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820152015
ModelForteEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$0
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  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,465$3,490$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-9110-1,853

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,031 lb.3,922 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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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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested165040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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