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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: $12,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelForteTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimSXLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $39,400 $46,100 $51,200
Premium Tech Package 3,600      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Remote start 495      
Sunroof   1,400 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package     475  
Premium Tech Package 3,236      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Remote start 410      
Sunroof   1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package     432  
Options (change) 4,570 1,400 1,875 0
Options (change) 4,039 1,274 1,706 0
Destination 895 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $29,265 $41,995 $49,170 $52,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,364
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelForteTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimSXLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionS7T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$29,265$41,995$49,170$52,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-6,580-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$39,440$42,590$43,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150$4,075

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2018202120212021
ModelForteTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimSXLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,200$7,755$11,780$14,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$6,580$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-150-388-203

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested395095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

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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