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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $258

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,632

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $21,825 $22,680
Base Invoice $18,000 $20,208 $21,000
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Cargo tray 75 100 100
Entune Audio with Navigation   525 525
Floor mats   129 129
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 35 35
Cargo tray 60 60 60
Entune Audio with Navigation   364 364
Floor mats   80 80
Options (change) 3,665 803 803
Options (change) 3,187 539 539
Destination 695 885 885
Total Price $23,255 $23,513 $24,368
Total Invoice $21,882 $21,632 $22,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,510
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimSXXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp 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$23,255$23,513$24,368
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$22,143$22,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$205
Total Invoice$21,882$21,632$22,424
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-1,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$20,372$20,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201120172017
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimSXXLEXSE
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$5,020$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260-1,859

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112017
ModelForteCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.6 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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