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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: $22,325

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,160

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $36,710 $45,640
Base Invoice $18,860 $33,590 $41,002
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 995 995
2LT Equipment Group   2,160  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 826 826
2LT Equipment Group   1,793  
Options (change) 1,750 3,155 995
Options (change) 1,525 2,619 826
Destination 775 900 900
Total Price $22,325 $40,765 $47,535
Total Invoice $21,160 $37,109 $42,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,977
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$22,325$40,765$47,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,325$37,500$40,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,320
Total Invoice$21,160$37,109$42,728
Adjustments for Features0-2,972-6,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,160$34,137$36,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,555

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201320082008
ModelForteTahoeTahoe
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
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
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,625$6,890$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,972-6,036

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,901 lb.5,245 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

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