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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: $29,265

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,356

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $39,975
Base Invoice $22,422 $37,776
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 125  
Sunroof   1,400
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 102  
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 4,570 1,400
Options (change) 4,039 1,232
Destination 895 775
Total Price $29,265 $42,150
Total Invoice $27,356 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,445
Model Year20182009
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$29,265$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$40,050
Total Invoice$27,356$39,783
Adjustments for Features0-1,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,356$37,801

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182009
ModelForteTraverse
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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$4,050$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,982

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested315076%
Total Not Requested100024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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