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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: $27,745

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $44,040 $47,240
Technology Package 1,900    
Premium Package 2,300    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Rear bumper protector 75 139 139
Floor mats 115 229 229
Remote start 495 499 499
Cargo mat 95    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Technology Package 1,717    
Premium Package 2,079    
Cargo net 42 35 35
Rear bumper protector 62 99 99
Floor mats 93 139 139
Remote start 410 320 320
Cargo mat 78    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Options (change) 6,030 916 916
Options (change) 5,421 593 593
Destination 825 1,215 1,215
Total Price $27,745 $46,171 $49,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,414
Model Year201520212021
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$27,745$46,171$49,371
Adjustments for Features0-5,975-7,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$40,196$42,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520212021
ModelForteHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,725$10,700$12,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,975$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-269

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152021
ModelForteHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.3 in194.9 in
Width70.1 in76.0 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.248.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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