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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: $27,695

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,911

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $19,707 $26,241 $29,281
Premium Package 2,300    
Technology Package 1,900    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 115 185 275
Remote start 495 529 529
Cargo mat 95    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Premium Package 2,079    
Technology Package 1,717    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 93 120 180
Remote start 410 380 380
Cargo mat 78    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 5,980 6,593 5,048
Options (change) 5,379 5,297 4,050
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $27,695 $36,748 $38,693
Total Invoice $25,911 $32,283 $34,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,723
Model Year201520082008
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$27,695$36,748$38,693
Adjustments for Features-3750-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,320$36,748$37,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$25,911$32,283$34,076
Adjustments for Features-3510-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,560$32,283$32,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$406

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520082008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,150$3,775$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3510-1,387

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152008
ModelForteHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft395.4 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%

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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
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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