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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: $27,300

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,666

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForteHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $30,460
Base Invoice $19,811 $27,108
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Cargo net 50 49
Cargo mat 95 91
Floor mats 115 106
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Cargo net 42 34
Cargo mat 78 58
Floor mats 93 66
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 5,460 5,296
Options (change) 5,005 4,393
Destination 850 605
Total Price $27,300 $36,361
Total Invoice $25,666 $32,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,934
Model Year20162006
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$27,300$36,361
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,775$36,361
Total Invoice$25,666$32,106
Adjustments for Features-4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,172$32,106

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
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 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,050$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4940

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested360078%
Total Not Requested102522%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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