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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,879

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $561

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,209

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $1,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelForteForteCorolla iM
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $19,600 $18,850
Base Invoice $17,240 $18,670 $17,454
Technology Package 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 750 750  
Cargo net 40 40 49
Leather Package   1,000  
Display Audio with Navigation     900
Floor mats     185
Technology Package 1,570 1,570  
Sunroof 655 655  
Cargo net 32 32 35
Leather Package   870  
Display Audio with Navigation     700
Floor mats     125
Options (change) 2,590 3,590 1,134
Options (change) 2,257 3,127 860
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $21,440 $23,940 $20,879
Total Invoice $20,247 $22,547 $19,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $275
Model Year201220122018
ModelForteForteCorolla iM
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4173hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,440$23,940$20,879
Adjustments for Features-1,390-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,050$21,025$20,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$20,247$22,547$19,209
Adjustments for Features-1,313-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,934$19,802$19,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$868$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year201220122018
ModelForteForteCorolla iM
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,475$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,313-2,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20122018
ModelForteCorolla iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length170.9 in170.5 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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