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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: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $626

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,587

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $59

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelForteForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $19,300 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $16,950 $18,380 $16,284 $16,469
Premium Package 950   2,150  
Cargo net 40 40 51 51
Sunroof   750   890
Floor mats     200 200
Deluxe Audio       520
Premium Package 830   1,914  
Cargo net 32 32 35 35
Sunroof   655   793
Floor mats     127 127
Deluxe Audio       462
Options (change) 990 790 2,401 1,661
Options (change) 862 687 2,076 1,417
Destination 775 775 760 760
Total Price $19,565 $20,865 $20,761 $20,191
Total Invoice $18,587 $19,842 $19,120 $18,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,041
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelForteForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,565$20,865$20,761$20,191
Adjustments for Features-1,165-1,740-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,400$19,125$20,111$20,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$80
Total Invoice$18,587$19,842$19,120$18,646
Adjustments for Features-1,107-1,655-5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,480$18,187$18,521$18,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0$125

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelForteForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Metal pedals $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,600$2,175$1,085$435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$1,740$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,107-1,655-5990

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,730 lb.2,724 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

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