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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018201820182018201820182018
ModelForteAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXXLE PlusHybrid XLE PlusXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $35,250 $37,500 $36,700 $38,950 $37,900 $41,300 $42,800
Base Invoice $16,660 $31,726 $33,751 $33,032 $35,056 $34,111 $37,171 $38,520
Leather seating surfaces 1,000              
Sunroof 700              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180              
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49 49 49 49
Universal garage door opener 70              
Floor mats   228 228 228 228 228 228 228
Leather seating surfaces 870              
Sunroof 610              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145              
Cargo net 32 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Universal garage door opener 55              
Floor mats   138 138 138 138 138 138 138
Options (change) 1,990 277 277 277 277 277 277 277
Options (change) 1,712 173 173 173 173 173 173 173
Destination 695 895 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $20,180 $36,422 $38,672 $37,872 $40,122 $39,072 $42,472 $43,972
Total Invoice $19,067 $32,794 $34,819 $34,100 $36,124 $35,179 $38,239 $39,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,914
Model Year20102018201820182018201820182018
ModelForteAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXXLE PlusHybrid XLE PlusXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4268hp V6156hp I4 H268hp V6156hp I4 H268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVTT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$20,180$36,422$38,672$37,872$40,122$39,072$42,472$43,972
Adjustments for Features0-5,345-5,270-6,545-6,470-7,545-9,520-9,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,180$31,077$33,402$31,327$33,652$31,527$32,952$34,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325$250$2,575$450$1,875$3,450
Total Invoice$19,067$32,794$34,819$34,100$36,124$35,179$38,239$39,588
Adjustments for Features0-4,813-4,745-5,893-5,825-6,793-8,571-8,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,067$27,981$30,074$28,207$30,299$28,386$29,668$31,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,093$226$2,318$405$1,687$3,104

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20102018201820182018201820182018
ModelForteAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXXLE PlusHybrid XLE PlusXLE PremiumHybrid XLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 $1100$1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000  $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150       
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25       
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50     
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25     
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25       
Fog lights$125       
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
LED headlights     $1000  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates      $100$100
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75       
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels      $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,070$6,415$6,340$7,615$7,540$8,615$10,590$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,345$5,270$6,545$6,470$7,545$9,520$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,813-4,745-5,893-5,825-6,793-8,571-8,503

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20102018
ModelForteAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length178.3 in195.3 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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