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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: $28,000

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,247

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $31,745
Base Invoice $19,811 $30,158
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Personal Connectivity Package   340
Navigation system   1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
2LT Equipment Group   2,580
Sunroof   1,400
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Personal Connectivity Package   299
Navigation system   1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
2LT Equipment Group   2,451
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 6,160 7,985
Options (change) 5,586 7,207
Destination 850 775
Total Price $28,000 $40,505
Total Invoice $26,247 $38,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,916
Model Year20162010
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$28,000$40,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$38,405
Total Invoice$26,247$38,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,247$36,163

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162010
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
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$3,525$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,977

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162010
ModelForteTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length171.3 in205.0 in
Width70.1 in78.4 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.3 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		23.268.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested385083%
Total Not Requested77517%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

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