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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: $21,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,382

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelForteForteTraxTrax
TrimEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $19,800 $22,900 $27,295
Base Invoice $17,430 $18,860 $21,984 $26,203
Technology Package 1,900      
Sunroof 750 750    
Cargo tray 75 75 110 110
Cargo net 40 40    
Cargo mat     115 115
Convenience Package     450  
Sun & Sound Package     1,150  
Technology Package 1,655      
Sunroof 655 655    
Cargo tray 60 60 100 100
Cargo net 32 32    
Cargo mat     105 105
Convenience Package     410  
Sun & Sound Package     1,047  
Options (change) 2,765 865 1,825 225
Options (change) 2,402 747 1,662 205
Destination 775 775 945 945
Total Price $21,840 $21,440 $25,670 $28,465
Total Invoice $20,607 $20,382 $24,591 $27,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,689
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelForteForteTraxTrax
TrimEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4173hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
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$21,840$21,440$25,670$28,465
Adjustments for Features-1,1750-2,510-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,665$21,440$23,160$24,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$1,190
Total Invoice$20,607$20,382$24,591$27,353
Adjustments for Features-1,1090-2,404-3,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,498$20,382$22,187$23,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$0$1,212

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelForteForteTraxTrax
TrimEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
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
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Ionizing air filtration$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  
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,050$4,560$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$2,510$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1090-2,404-3,954

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20132018
ModelForteTrax
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in100.6 in
Length170.9 in167.6 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
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested67541%
Total Not Requested97559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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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