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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: $12,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelForteAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $33,445 $35,250 $39,900 $35,805 $37,000 $41,650
Base Invoice $18,190 $30,100 $31,726 $35,910 $32,224 $33,299 $37,486
Technology Package 1,800            
Sunroof 750            
Leather Package 1,000            
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49 49 49
Entune Audio System   1,300     1,300    
Floor mats   225 225 225 225 225 225
Technology Package 1,570            
Sunroof 655            
Leather Package 870            
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
Entune Audio System   1,157     1,157    
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140 140
Options (change) 3,590 1,574 274 274 1,574 274 274
Options (change) 3,127 1,329 172 172 1,329 172 172
Destination 750 810 810 810 810 810 810
Total Price $23,440 $35,829 $36,334 $40,984 $38,189 $38,084 $42,734
Total Invoice $22,067 $32,239 $32,708 $36,892 $34,363 $34,281 $38,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,561
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelForteAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H156hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9785, 11?, 9?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,440$35,829$36,334$40,984$38,189$38,084$42,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-2,215-4,940-1,815-2,140-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$34,039$34,119$36,044$36,374$35,944$37,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80$2,005$2,335$1,905$3,830
Total Invoice$22,067$32,239$32,708$36,892$34,363$34,281$38,468
Adjustments for Features0-1,611-1,994-4,447-1,633-1,926-4,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$30,628$30,714$32,445$32,730$32,355$34,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$86$1,817$2,102$1,727$3,461

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelForteAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE PremiumHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100   
CVT    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot warning system   $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50      
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Traffic information$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75  $75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150  $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals$75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100   
Total Value of Features$1,675$3,465$3,890$6,615$3,490$3,815$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$2,215$4,940$1,815$2,140$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611-1,994-4,447-1,633-1,926-4,379

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122014
ModelForteAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.0 in
Length178.3 in195.2 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 in56.9 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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 XLE Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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 XLE Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring

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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