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Kia Forte vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,992

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelForte4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSR5SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $28,640 $30,950 $35,325
Base Invoice $16,090 $25,860 $27,825 $31,897
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Cargo net 40 49   49
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
SR5 Extra Value Package   459    
Navigation system   2,840 2,620 2,420
Universal garage door opener   125    
Floor mats   184 184 184
Rear spoiler   200    
Sport Extra Value Package     467  
Limited Extra Value Package       465
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Cargo net 32 34   34
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
SR5 Extra Value Package   367    
Navigation system   2,313 2,137 1,987
Universal garage door opener   100    
Floor mats   112 112 112
Rear spoiler   160    
Sport Extra Value Package     374  
Limited Extra Value Package       372
Options (change) 3,590 3,857 3,271 3,118
Options (change) 3,207 3,086 2,623 2,505
Destination 695 745 745 745
Total Price $21,180 $33,242 $34,966 $39,188
Total Invoice $19,992 $29,691 $31,193 $35,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,363
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelForte4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSR5SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4236hp V6236hp V6236hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/65-17265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$21,180$33,242$34,966$39,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-4,170-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$30,627$30,796$33,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$169$2,866
Total Invoice$19,992$29,691$31,193$35,147
Adjustments for Features0-2,336-3,720-5,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,992$27,355$27,473$30,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$118$2,684

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelForte4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSR5SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350 $350
Skid plates $150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass  $0$0
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   
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,940$6,495$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$4,170$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,336-3,720-5,108

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20112009
ModelForte4Runner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length170.9 in189.2 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height57.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.436.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested132583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
SR5 Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Cargo cover75Yes
265/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable100No
Total Requested114075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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