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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelForteImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimSXLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $27,110 $29,630 $31,135
Base Invoice $18,000 $25,619 $28,000 $29,423
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750 900 900 900
Cargo net 40      
Leather seating surfaces   1,125    
Universal garage door opener   100    
Convenience Package       240
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655 747 747 747
Cargo net 32      
Leather seating surfaces   934    
Universal garage door opener   83    
Convenience Package       199
Options (change) 1,790 2,125 900 1,140
Options (change) 1,557 1,764 747 946
Destination 695 750 750 750
Total Price $21,380 $29,985 $31,280 $33,025
Total Invoice $20,252 $28,133 $29,497 $31,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,492
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelForteImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimSXLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$21,380$29,985$31,280$33,025
Adjustments for Features0-415-690-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,380$29,570$30,590$32,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$2,740
Total Invoice$20,252$28,133$29,497$31,119
Adjustments for Features0-389-651-674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,252$27,744$28,846$30,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,102$2,701

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelForteImpalaImpalaImpala
TrimSXLT 3.9LTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,400$2,815$3,090$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$690$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-389-651-674

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20112009
ModelForteImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.5 in
Length178.3 in200.4 in
Width69.9 in72.9 in
Height57.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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