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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelForteTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $38,915 $48,550 $50,455
Base Invoice $18,670 $35,641 $44,423 $46,923
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750 995 995 995
Technology Package 1,800      
2LT Equipment Group   2,525    
Navigation system   2,500 2,500  
Bose 250W 9 speakers   500    
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655 826 826 826
Technology Package 1,570      
2LT Equipment Group   2,310    
Navigation system   2,075 2,075  
Bose 250W 9 speakers   415    
Options (change) 3,550 6,520 3,495 995
Options (change) 3,095 5,626 2,901 826
Destination 750 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $23,900 $46,385 $52,995 $50,200
Total Invoice $22,515 $42,217 $48,274 $46,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,912
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelForteTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4310hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T6T6D4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9300, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18
Total Price$23,900$46,385$52,995$50,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-6,965-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$43,320$46,030$45,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,710$2,515
Total Invoice$22,515$42,217$48,274$46,499
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-6,345-4,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$39,427$41,929$42,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,502$3,029

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelForteTahoeTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
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   
Front side airbags$350   
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat  $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$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,775$6,840$10,740$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065$6,965$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,790-6,345-4,043

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122009
ModelForteTahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length170.9 in202.0 in
Width69.9 in79.0 in
Height57.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.5,266 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft3108.9 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested92546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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