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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $18,860 $26,241 $29,281
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 850 850
Technology Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Heated front seats     440
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 680 680
Technology Package 1,570    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 3,550 5,939 4,519
Options (change) 3,095 4,817 3,670
Destination 775 745 745
Total Price $24,125 $36,094 $38,164
Total Invoice $22,730 $31,803 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,483
Model Year201320082008
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$24,125$36,094$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,125$34,289$34,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395
Total Invoice$22,730$31,803$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-3,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,730$30,213$30,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320082008
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,480$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,590-3,073

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
ModelForteHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length170.9 in188.4 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft395.4 ft3

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

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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested135095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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