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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: $18,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,532

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForteForteTraxTrax
TrimEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $18,395 $22,900 $26,100
Base Invoice $16,090 $17,520 $21,984 $25,056
Cargo tray 75 75 110 110
Cargo net 40 40    
Sunroof 750 750   900
Cargo mat     110 110
Sun & Sound Package     1,150  
Cargo tray 60 60 100 100
Cargo net 32 32    
Sunroof 655 655   819
Cargo mat     100 100
Sun & Sound Package     1,047  
Options (change) 865 865 1,370 1,120
Options (change) 747 747 1,247 1,019
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $18,455 $19,955 $25,165 $28,115
Total Invoice $17,532 $18,962 $24,126 $26,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,301
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForteForteTraxTrax
TrimEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$18,455$19,955$25,165$28,115
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,435-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,455$19,380$21,730$22,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0$1,095
Total Invoice$17,532$18,962$24,126$26,970
Adjustments for Features0-546-3,293-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,532$18,416$20,833$21,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$0$1,062

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForteForteTraxTrax
TrimEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$850$1,425$4,285$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$3,435$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546-3,293-5,075

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20112017
ModelForteTrax
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in100.6 in
Length170.9 in167.2 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in64.8 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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