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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: $27,670

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,891

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,707 $32,105
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 2,300  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo mat 95 75
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
2LT Equipment Group   2,500
Navigation system   495
Cargo cover   140
Sunroof   1,400
Technology Package 1,717  
Premium Package 2,079  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo mat 78 66
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Leather seating surfaces   1,540
2LT Equipment Group   2,375
Navigation system   436
Cargo cover   123
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 5,955 6,360
Options (change) 5,359 5,772
Destination 825 875
Total Price $27,670 $41,030
Total Invoice $25,891 $38,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,854
Model Year20152015
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/65-18
Total Price$27,670$41,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,670$38,905
Total Invoice$25,891$38,752
Adjustments for Features0-2,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,891$36,745

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152015
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
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$100 
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 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,007

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152015
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

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