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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,290

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteForteTrax
TrimLXEXSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $27,295
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $26,203
Popular Plus Package 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125 125  
Cargo tray 80 80 80 110
Cargo mat 95 95 95 115
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Remote start 495 495 495  
Popular Plus Package 1,844      
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102 102  
Cargo tray 67 67 67 100
Cargo mat 78 78 78 105
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Remote start 410 410 410  
Options (change) 3,195 1,195 1,195 225
Options (change) 2,834 990 990 205
Destination 895 895 895 945
Total Price $22,290 $24,190 $25,890 $28,465
Total Invoice $21,192 $22,851 $24,307 $27,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,053
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteForteTrax
TrimLXEXSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$22,290$24,190$25,890$28,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,600-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,290$22,865$24,290$24,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,000$0
Total Invoice$21,192$22,851$24,307$27,353
Adjustments for Features0-1,252-1,502-4,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,192$21,599$22,805$23,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$1,613$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteForteTrax
TrimLXEXSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Digital instruments   $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,500$2,825$3,100$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,600$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,252-1,502-4,108

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20182018
ModelForteTrax
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in100.6 in
Length171.3 in167.6 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
LED tail lights0No
Approach detection25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested150573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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