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Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,880

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,772

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $23,755
Base Invoice $17,520 $21,972
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 900
Cargo net 40  
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 720
Cargo net 32  
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   840
Options (change) 1,790 2,390
Options (change) 1,557 1,912
Destination 695 745
Total Price $20,880 $26,890
Total Invoice $19,772 $24,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,240
Model Year20112008
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$20,880$26,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,880$25,125
Total Invoice$19,772$24,629
Adjustments for Features0-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,772$23,012

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112008
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,450$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112008
ModelForteRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length170.9 in181.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.437.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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