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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: $18,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,585

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $33,725
Base Invoice $15,230 $32,039
Premium Package 800  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Sunroof   1,400
Premium Package 700  
4-speed automatic 960  
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 1,800 1,400
Options (change) 1,660 1,232
Destination 695 860
Total Price $18,490 $35,985
Total Invoice $17,585 $34,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,277
Model Year20102013
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$18,490$35,985
Adjustments for Features0-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,490$30,430
Total Invoice$17,585$34,131
Adjustments for Features0-5,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,585$28,862

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102013
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,420$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,269

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102013
ModelForteTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in118.9 in
Length178.3 in203.7 in
Width69.9 in78.5 in
Height57.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 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		14.770.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.7116.3 ft3

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

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%

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