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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: $25,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $34,010
Base Invoice $19,717 $32,310
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo mat 95 75
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Cargo cover   140
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
Premium Package 1,986  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo mat 78 66
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Cargo cover   123
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 3,955 1,865
Options (change) 3,550 1,641
Destination 800 875
Total Price $25,655 $36,750
Total Invoice $24,067 $34,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,977
Model Year20142014
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/65-18
Total Price$25,655$36,750
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,655$35,925
Total Invoice$24,067$34,826
Adjustments for Features0-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,067$34,044

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142014
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142014
ModelForteTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length171.3 in203.7 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height57.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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		23.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.270.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft3116.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested155046%
Total Not Requested180054%

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%

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