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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $18,670 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Leather Package 1,000        
Sunroof 750        
Technology Package 1,800        
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Cargo cover   249 249    
Leather Package 870        
Sunroof 655        
Technology Package 1,570        
Cargo net 32 35 35 35 35
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Cargo cover   164 164    
Options (change) 3,590 527 527 278 278
Options (change) 3,127 338 338 174 174
Destination 750 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,940 $40,442 $41,612 $43,353 $46,473
Total Invoice $22,547 $36,867 $37,935 $39,588 $42,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,925
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,940$40,442$41,612$43,353$46,473
Adjustments for Features0-7,015-7,165-8,265-9,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$33,427$34,447$35,088$36,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,661$3,406
Total Invoice$22,547$36,867$37,935$39,588$42,437
Adjustments for Features0-6,395-6,532-7,547-8,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$30,472$31,403$32,041$33,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,569$3,162

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$10,365$10,515$11,615$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,015$7,165$8,265$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,395-6,532-7,547-8,803

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelForteHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length170.9 in192.5 in
Width69.9 in75.8 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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