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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: $28,990

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,128

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $35,745
Base Invoice $22,422 $32,635
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo net 50 49
Floor mats 125 315
Cargo mat 95  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Navigation system   2,650
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo net 42 34
Floor mats 102 200
Cargo mat 78  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 4,295 3,014
Options (change) 3,811 2,593
Destination 895 810
Total Price $28,990 $39,569
Total Invoice $27,128 $36,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,544
Model Year20172012
ModelForteHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$28,990$39,569
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$38,069
Total Invoice$27,128$36,038
Adjustments for Features0-1,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,128$34,672

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
ModelForteHighlander
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,366

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,031 lb.4,045 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 Room53.8 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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested152537%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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