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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: $21,435

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,425

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $3,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelForteForteForteTraxTrax
TrimLXEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,090 $20,390 $20,990 $22,900 $27,295
Base Invoice $17,359 $19,367 $19,811 $21,984 $26,203
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350    
Popular Plus Package 1,310        
Floor mats 115 115 115    
Cargo tray 80 80 80 110 110
Cargo mat 95 95 95 115 115
Cargo net 50 50 50    
Remote start 495 495 495    
Convenience Package       450  
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291    
Popular Plus Package 1,235        
Floor mats 93 93 93    
Cargo tray 67 67 67 100 100
Cargo mat 78 78 78 105 105
Cargo net 42 42 42    
Remote start 410 410 410    
Convenience Package       410  
Options (change) 2,495 1,185 1,185 675 225
Options (change) 2,216 981 981 615 205
Destination 850 850 850 945 945
Total Price $21,435 $22,425 $23,025 $24,520 $28,465
Total Invoice $20,425 $21,198 $21,642 $23,544 $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: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelForteForteForteTraxTrax
TrimLXEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18205/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$21,435$22,425$23,025$24,520$28,465
Adjustments for Features-150-6250-2,445-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,285$21,800$23,025$22,075$23,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$1,740$0$1,440
Total Invoice$20,425$21,198$21,642$23,544$27,353
Adjustments for Features-143-5910-2,348-4,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,282$20,607$21,642$21,196$22,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,360$0$1,400

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelForteForteForteTraxTrax
TrimLXEXSXLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
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
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Sunroof    $900
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$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$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$150$150 $150
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,475$1,850$4,295$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$625$0$2,445$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-143-5910-2,348-4,757

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,046 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 Room53.0 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?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax Premier

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

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