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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: $20,068

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $517

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,574

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelForteForteForteCorolla iM
TrimLXEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,090 $20,390 $20,990 $18,850
Base Invoice $17,359 $19,367 $19,811 $17,454
Popular Plus Package 1,310      
Cargo net 50 50 50 49
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 89
Floor mats 115 115 115 185
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Popular Plus Package 1,235      
Cargo net 42 42 42 35
Rear bumper protector 62 62 62 65
Floor mats 93 93 93 125
Cargo mat 78 78 78  
Options (change) 1,645 335 335 323
Options (change) 1,510 275 275 225
Destination 850 850 850 895
Total Price $20,585 $21,575 $22,175 $20,068
Total Invoice $19,719 $20,492 $20,936 $18,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,274
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelForteForteForteCorolla iM
TrimLXEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$20,585$21,575$22,175$20,068
Adjustments for Features-150-6250-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,435$20,950$22,175$19,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$1,740$0
Total Invoice$19,719$20,492$20,936$18,574
Adjustments for Features-144-5940-273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,575$19,898$20,936$18,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$1,361$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelForteForteForteCorolla iM
TrimLXEXSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,725$2,200$1,575$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$625$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-5940-273

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20162018
ModelForteCorolla iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length171.3 in170.5 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla iM specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

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

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