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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: $27,175

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,481

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelForteHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $30,810
Base Invoice $19,707 $27,421
Premium Package 2,300  
Technology Package 1,900  
Cargo net 50 49
Cargo mat 95 91
Floor mats 115 106
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Extra Value Package   960
Heated front seats   440
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,079  
Technology Package 1,717  
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo mat 78 58
Floor mats 93 66
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Extra Value Package   864
Heated front seats   352
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 5,460 3,646
Options (change) 4,949 3,074
Destination 825 645
Total Price $27,175 $35,101
Total Invoice $25,481 $31,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,620
Model Year20152007
ModelForteHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$27,175$35,101
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,150$35,101
Total Invoice$25,481$31,140
Adjustments for Features-9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,520$31,140

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152007
ModelForteHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152007
ModelForteHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length171.3 in184.6 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.239.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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