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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: $21,120

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,390

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $18,432 $16,570 $16,674
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 2,700 860  
UVO Package 900    
Cargo net 50 51 51
Floor mats 115 200 200
Remote start 495 529 529
Cargo mat 95    
Rear spoiler 295    
Entune   1,170 1,170
Sunroof     420
Technology Package 2,167    
Premium Package 2,441 765  
UVO Package 837    
Cargo net 42 35 35
Floor mats 93 127 127
Remote start 410 380 380
Cargo mat 78    
Rear spoiler 244    
Entune   1,041 1,041
Sunroof     373
Options (change) 7,050 2,810 2,370
Options (change) 6,312 2,348 1,956
Destination 825 760 760
Total Price $27,265 $21,480 $21,120
Total Invoice $25,569 $19,678 $19,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,042
Model Year201520122012
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,265$21,480$21,120
Adjustments for Features-5,805-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,460$20,830$21,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$290
Total Invoice$25,569$19,678$19,390
Adjustments for Features-5,444-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,125$19,083$19,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$307

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201520122012
ModelForteCorollaCorolla
TrimEXLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,275$1,120$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,444-5950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152012
ModelForteCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested92554%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90025%
Total Not Requested272575%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested62593%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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