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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,992

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForteHighlander
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $30,460
Base Invoice $16,090 $27,108
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 49
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 34
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 3,590 3,365
Options (change) 3,207 2,863
Destination 695 605
Total Price $21,180 $34,430
Total Invoice $19,992 $30,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,919
Model Year20112006
ModelForteHighlander
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17
Total Price$21,180$34,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$32,555
Total Invoice$19,992$30,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,992$28,911

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModelForteHighlander
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,665

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModelForteHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.9 in
Length170.9 in184.6 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height57.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.439.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft380.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested102564%
Total Not Requested57536%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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