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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: $20,880

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,697

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteCorolla
TrimEXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $18,860
Base Invoice $16,570 $17,256
Premium Package 950  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 49
Floor mats   199
Satellite radio   449
Sunroof   890
Navigation system   1,300
Power Package   635
Premium Package 830  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 34
Floor mats   130
Satellite radio   359
Sunroof   712
Navigation system   1,105
Power Package   508
Options (change) 2,790 3,522
Options (change) 2,432 2,848
Destination 695 720
Total Price $20,880 $23,102
Total Invoice $19,697 $20,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,886
Model Year20112009
ModelForteCorolla
TrimEXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,880$23,102
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,015$23,102
Total Invoice$19,697$20,824
Adjustments for Features-1,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,938$20,824

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112009
ModelForteCorolla
TrimEXXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,550$685
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112009
ModelForteCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length178.3 in178.7 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.2,877 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested87555%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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