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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $18,860 $29,851 $32,498
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40 49 49
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats   315 315
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32 34 34
3.5L V6   1,054  
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 1,790 1,519 364
Options (change) 1,557 1,288 234
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $22,365 $35,024 $36,769
Total Invoice $21,192 $31,949 $33,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,446
Model Year201320112011
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$22,365$35,024$36,769
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,365$31,394$32,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$21,192$31,949$33,542
Adjustments for Features0-3,311-4,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,192$28,638$29,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320112011
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSELimited
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 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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$600
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  
Total Value of Features$1,850$5,480$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,311-4,292

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132011
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 Weight2,901 lb.4,045 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

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