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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $32,760
Base Invoice $15,230 $31,122
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,525
Premium Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Universal garage door opener 70  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Sunroof   1,400
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Leather seating surfaces 870 1,342
Premium Package 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Universal garage door opener 55  
4-speed automatic 960  
Sunroof   1,232
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Options (change) 3,050 6,070
Options (change) 2,730 5,561
Destination 695 825
Total Price $19,740 $39,655
Total Invoice $18,655 $37,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,031
Model Year20102012
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$19,740$39,655
Adjustments for Features0-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,740$33,500
Total Invoice$18,655$37,508
Adjustments for Features0-5,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,655$31,686

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,770$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,822

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelForteTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in118.9 in
Length178.3 in205.0 in
Width69.9 in78.4 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.768.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.7116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47524%
Total Not Requested147576%

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