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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: $27,585

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,860

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimEXXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $37,900 $41,300
Base Invoice $20,410 $34,111 $37,171
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 125    
Remote start 495 499 499
Cargo mat 95    
Preferred Accessory Package   346 346
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 410 310 310
Cargo mat 78    
Preferred Accessory Package   212 212
Options (change) 5,090 845 845
Options (change) 4,555 522 522
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $27,585 $39,640 $43,040
Total Invoice $25,860 $35,528 $38,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,010
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimEXXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,585$39,640$43,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,585$37,790$39,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$25,860$35,528$38,588
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-3,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,860$33,870$35,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,289

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteAvalonAvalon
TrimEXXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,100$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-3,429

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20182018
ModelForteAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in195.3 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested432597%
Total Not Requested1503%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested195100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested195100%
Total Not Requested00%

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