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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimSXTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,575 $34,665
Base Invoice $18,190 $26,423 $30,504
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Stability control   650 650
Navigation system   4,155 2,000
Heated front seats   440  
Satellite radio   449 449
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Stability control   520 520
Navigation system   3,391 1,700
Heated front seats   352  
Satellite radio   359 359
Options (change) 3,590 6,041 3,446
Options (change) 3,127 4,858 2,815
Destination 750 720 720
Total Price $23,440 $36,336 $38,831
Total Invoice $22,067 $32,001 $34,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,974
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimSXTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,440$36,336$38,831
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$35,246$36,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170
Total Invoice$22,067$32,001$34,039
Adjustments for Features0-960-2,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$31,041$31,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$881

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220082008
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimSXTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,840$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-960-2,117

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122008
ModelForteAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length178.3 in197.2 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested27519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested45021%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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