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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $24,490
Base Invoice $18,670 $22,896
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40  
Limited Extra Value Package   870
Navigation system   1,240
Rearview camera   475
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32  
Limited Extra Value Package   819
Navigation system   1,080
Rearview camera   380
Options (change) 3,590 2,585
Options (change) 3,127 2,279
Destination 750 745
Total Price $23,940 $27,820
Total Invoice $22,547 $25,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,637
Model Year20122009
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
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$23,940$27,820
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$27,030
Total Invoice$22,547$25,920
Adjustments for Features0-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$25,184

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122009
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
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$1,975$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122009
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.3,361 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested210070%
Total Not Requested90030%

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