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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: $21,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelForteRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXXLESELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $26,270 $29,265 $31,510
Base Invoice $16,090 $24,562 $27,363 $29,461
Technology Package 1,800      
Sunroof 750      
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
Cargo tray 75 100 100 100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Entune Audio with Navigation   525    
Floor mats   225   225
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310  
Technology Package 1,570      
Sunroof 655      
Cargo net 32 35 35 35
Cargo tray 60 60 60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Entune Audio with Navigation   468    
Floor mats   140   140
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165  
Options (change) 3,665 899 1,459 374
Options (change) 3,267 703 1,260 235
Destination 695 900 900 900
Total Price $21,255 $28,069 $31,624 $32,784
Total Invoice $20,052 $26,165 $29,523 $30,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,211
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelForteRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXXLESELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$21,255$28,069$31,624$32,784
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-4,325-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$26,029$27,299$26,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,270$15
Total Invoice$20,052$26,165$29,523$30,596
Adjustments for Features0-1,902-4,038-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$24,263$25,485$24,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,222$43

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelForteRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXXLESELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25 $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 $40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$4,115$6,400$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$4,325$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,902-4,038-6,290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112016
ModelForteRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length170.9 in183.5 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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