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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: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $31,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $52,455 $62,140
Base Invoice $17,520 $49,308 $58,412
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 995 995
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Navigation system   495  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Cargo cover   195 195
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 905 905
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Navigation system   450  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   123 123
Cargo cover   177 177
Options (change) 4,590 1,820 1,325
Options (change) 4,077 1,655 1,205
Destination 695 1,295 1,295
Total Price $23,680 $55,570 $64,760
Total Invoice $22,292 $52,258 $60,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,988
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4355hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$23,680$55,570$64,760
Adjustments for Features0-7,420-11,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,680$48,150$53,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,265
Total Invoice$22,292$52,258$60,912
Adjustments for Features0-6,978-10,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,292$45,280$50,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,961

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201120172017
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,325$10,745$14,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,420$11,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,978-10,671

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112017
ModelForteTahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length170.9 in204.0 in
Width69.9 in80.5 in
Height57.5 in74.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.5,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft394.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Tahoe LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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