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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: $27,590

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $42,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,896

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $39,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $62,200
Base Invoice $22,422 $58,468
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95 85
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
6.2L V8   2,720
RST Edition   2,630
Cargo cover   195
Sunroof   995
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78 77
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
6.2L V8   2,475
RST Edition   2,393
Cargo cover   177
Sunroof   905
Options (change) 2,895 6,625
Options (change) 2,579 6,027
Destination 895 1,295
Total Price $27,590 $70,120
Total Invoice $25,896 $65,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,108
Model Year20172018
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionM6T10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18285/45-22
Total Price$27,590$70,120
Adjustments for Features0-10,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$59,690
Total Invoice$25,896$65,790
Adjustments for Features0-9,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,896$56,004

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172018
ModelForteTahoe
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Integrated trailer brake controller $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$1,925$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,786

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172018
ModelForteTahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length171.3 in204.0 in
Width70.1 in80.5 in
Height57.1 in74.4 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.5,569 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.251.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft394.7 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 detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
FeatureValueRequested?
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
RST Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
285/45R22 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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