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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: $19,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,247

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,811 $42,228
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sunroof   1,400
Driver Confidence II Package   475
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Sunroof   1,274
Driver Confidence II Package   432
Options (change) 6,160 1,875
Options (change) 5,586 1,706
Destination 850 945
Total Price $28,000 $47,270
Total Invoice $26,247 $44,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,578
Model Year20162018
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$28,000$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$39,840
Total Invoice$26,247$44,879
Adjustments for Features0-7,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,247$37,825

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
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 automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar 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$3,325$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,054

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162018
ModelForteTraverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in120.9 in
Length171.3 in204.3 in
Width70.1 in78.6 in
Height57.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.258.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft398.2 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 seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested455098%
Total Not Requested752%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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