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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: $21,765

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,547

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForteHighlander
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $30,810
Base Invoice $17,430 $27,421
Technology Package 1,900  
Sunroof 750 900
Cargo net 40 49
Floor mats   106
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 1,655  
Sunroof 655 720
Cargo net 32 34
Floor mats   66
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 2,690 3,055
Options (change) 2,342 2,520
Destination 775 645
Total Price $21,765 $34,510
Total Invoice $20,547 $30,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,554
Model Year20132007
ModelForteHighlander
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17
Total Price$21,765$34,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,765$32,835
Total Invoice$20,547$30,586
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,547$29,101

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132007
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$2,775$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,485

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132007
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
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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