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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $45,555 $54,620
Base Invoice $15,230 $42,366 $50,797
Premium Package 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Sunroof   995 995
RWD   0 0
Premium Package 700    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
4-speed automatic 960    
Sunroof   876 876
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 3,050 995 995
Options (change) 2,730 876 876
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $19,740 $47,545 $56,610
Total Invoice $18,655 $44,237 $52,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,818
Model Year201020132013
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$19,740$47,545$56,610
Adjustments for Features0-6,195-10,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,740$41,350$46,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875
Total Invoice$18,655$44,237$52,668
Adjustments for Features0-5,764-9,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,655$38,473$43,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,533

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201020132013
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,245$8,440$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,195$10,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,764-9,662

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20102013
ModelForteTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length178.3 in202.0 in
Width69.9 in79.0 in
Height57.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.5,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.760.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.7108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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