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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: $27,445

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,776

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $48,550
Base Invoice $22,422 $44,423
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Navigation system   2,500
Sunroof   995
Blind spot warning system   500
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62  
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Navigation system   2,075
Sunroof   826
Blind spot warning system   415
Options (change) 2,750 3,995
Options (change) 2,459 3,316
Destination 895 950
Total Price $27,445 $53,495
Total Invoice $25,776 $48,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,793
Model Year20172009
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/55-20
Total Price$27,445$53,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,445$47,870
Total Invoice$25,776$48,689
Adjustments for Features0-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,776$43,569

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172009
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,700$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172009
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 Weight2,976 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested335081%
Total Not Requested80019%

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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