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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,266

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $3,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,192

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $3,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $21,600
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $20,410
All-weather floor mats 239 239  
Floor mats 224 224 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525  
Cargo net 49 49 50
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Cargo tray     80
Cargo mat     95
Rear spoiler     295
All-weather floor mats 135 135  
Floor mats 139 139 102
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388  
Cargo net 32 32 42
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Cargo tray     67
Cargo mat     78
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 1,386 1,386 4,895
Options (change) 940 968 4,394
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $24,266 $25,011 $27,390
Total Invoice $22,192 $22,910 $25,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,006
Model Year201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,266$25,011$27,390
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,266$24,511$25,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0
Total Invoice$22,192$22,910$25,699
Adjustments for Features0-458-1,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,192$22,452$24,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaForte
TrimXLEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,325$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-458-1,501

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelCorollaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.6 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested372583%
Total Not Requested75017%

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