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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $32,760
Base Invoice $17,240 $31,122
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750 1,400
Cargo net 40  
Cargo cover   140
Navigation system   1,890
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655 1,232
Cargo net 32  
Cargo cover   123
Navigation system   1,663
Options (change) 2,590 3,430
Options (change) 2,257 3,018
Destination 750 825
Total Price $21,440 $37,015
Total Invoice $20,247 $34,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,719
Model Year20122012
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$21,440$37,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,440$33,840
Total Invoice$20,247$34,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,247$31,966

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelForteTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,999

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122012
ModelForteTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in118.9 in
Length170.9 in205.0 in
Width69.9 in78.4 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,843 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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