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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: $19,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,892

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelForteTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $34,005 $36,505
Base Invoice $17,430 $32,305 $34,680
Cargo net 40    
Sunroof 750 1,400 1,400
Cargo cover   140 140
Cargo net 32    
Sunroof 655 1,274 1,274
Cargo cover   127 127
Options (change) 790 1,540 1,540
Options (change) 687 1,401 1,401
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $19,865 $36,440 $38,940
Total Invoice $18,892 $34,601 $36,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,507
Model Year201320162016
ModelForteTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$19,865$36,440$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,865$32,015$33,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275
Total Invoice$18,892$34,601$36,976
Adjustments for Features0-4,202-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,892$30,399$31,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,212

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201320162016
ModelForteTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLT2LT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$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$225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,950$6,375$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,202-5,365

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132016
ModelForteTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in118.9 in
Length170.9 in203.7 in
Width69.9 in78.5 in
Height57.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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