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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelForteForteCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLELE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $19,100 $18,735 $19,135 $19,365
Base Invoice $16,760 $18,190 $17,347 $17,717 $17,930
Technology Package 1,800 1,800      
Premium Package 950   3,460 3,760 3,760
Cargo net 40 40 49 49 49
Sunroof   750      
Leather Package   1,000      
Floor mats     225 225 225
Plus Package         2,300
Technology Package 1,570 1,570      
Premium Package 830   3,205 3,484 3,482
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32
Sunroof   655      
Leather Package   870      
Floor mats     140 140 140
Plus Package         2,130
Options (change) 2,790 3,590 3,734 4,034 6,334
Options (change) 2,432 3,127 3,377 3,656 5,784
Destination 750 750 835 835 835
Total Price $21,140 $23,440 $23,304 $24,004 $26,534
Total Invoice $19,942 $22,067 $21,559 $22,208 $24,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $590
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelForteForteCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLELE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4132hp I4140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,140$23,440$23,304$24,004$26,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,110-1,310-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$21,815$22,194$22,694$25,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$500$3,630
Total Invoice$19,942$22,067$21,559$22,208$24,549
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-1,027-1,212-657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$20,537$20,532$20,996$23,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$464$3,360

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelForteForteCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLELE EcoS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Wiper de-icer $25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$1,700$3,325$2,810$3,010$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,110$1,310$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-1,027-1,212-657

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122016
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.2,801 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 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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 LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested82523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested82523%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested252584%
Total Not Requested47516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested82523%

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