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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: $27,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,833

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $48,550
Base Invoice $19,707 $44,423
Premium Package 2,300  
Technology Package 1,900  
Floor mats 115  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Navigation system   2,500
Sunroof   995
Premium Package 2,079  
Technology Package 1,717  
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Navigation system   2,075
Sunroof   826
Options (change) 5,885 3,495
Options (change) 5,301 2,901
Destination 825 950
Total Price $27,600 $52,995
Total Invoice $25,833 $48,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,319
Model Year20152009
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/55-20
Total Price$27,600$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$48,470
Total Invoice$25,833$48,274
Adjustments for Features0-4,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,833$44,152

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20152009
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,575$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,122

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20152009
ModelForteTahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length171.3 in202.0 in
Width70.1 in79.0 in
Height57.1 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.5,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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		23.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.260.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft3108.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested325097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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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