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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: $21,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $36,650
Base Invoice $15,230 $34,818
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 70  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450
Sunroof   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Universal garage door opener 55  
4-speed automatic 960  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 3,050 3,850
Options (change) 2,730 3,504
Destination 695 895
Total Price $19,740 $41,395
Total Invoice $18,655 $39,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,736
Model Year20102017
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$19,740$41,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,740$34,190
Total Invoice$18,655$39,217
Adjustments for Features0-6,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,655$32,391

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102017
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,770$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,826

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102017
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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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 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

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