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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,266

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $3,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,192

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $3,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $20,410 $20,357 $21,047
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Floor mats 125 224 224
Cargo mat 95    
Cargo tray 80    
Rear spoiler 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   349 349
All-weather floor mats   239 239
Entune Audio with Navigation   525 525
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 32 32
Floor mats 102 139 139
Cargo mat 78    
Cargo tray 67    
Rear spoiler 244    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   274 274
All-weather floor mats   135 135
Entune Audio with Navigation   360 388
Options (change) 4,895 1,386 1,386
Options (change) 4,394 940 968
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $27,390 $24,266 $25,011
Total Invoice $25,699 $22,192 $22,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,006
Model Year201820182018
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,390$24,266$25,011
Adjustments for Features-1,6000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,790$24,266$24,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$245
Total Invoice$25,699$22,192$22,910
Adjustments for Features-1,5010-458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,198$22,192$22,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201820182018
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$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
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$3,825$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5010-458

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20182018
ModelForteCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested372583%
Total Not Requested75017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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