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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: $17,745

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $16,758

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,282

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $13,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimLXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $15,684 $29,876 $32,792
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50    
Floor mats 115 199 199
Rear spoiler 295 349 349
Cargo mat 95    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42    
Floor mats 93 126 126
Rear spoiler 244 219 219
Cargo mat 78    
Options (change) 905 548 548
Options (change) 748 345 345
Destination 850 760 760
Total Price $17,745 $34,503 $37,743
Total Invoice $17,282 $30,981 $33,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,711
Model Year201620122012
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimLXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$17,745$34,503$37,743
Adjustments for Features0-5,555-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$28,948$29,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$17,282$30,981$33,897
Adjustments for Features0-4,988-7,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,282$25,993$26,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201620122012
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimLXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$745$6,300$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,988-7,414

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20162012
ModelForteAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in197.6 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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