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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: $21,440

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelForteRAV4RAV4
TrimEXXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $27,245 $34,480
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Entune Audio with Navigation   525  
Power Extra Value Package   1,215  
Floor mats   224 224
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32 35 35
Entune Audio with Navigation   500  
Power Extra Value Package   1,154  
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 2,590 2,013 273
Options (change) 2,257 1,828 174
Destination 750 1,175 1,175
Total Price $21,440 $30,433 $35,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,153
Model Year201220202020
ModelForteRAV4RAV4
TrimEXXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4203hp I4203hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17235/55-19
Total Price$21,440$30,433$35,928
Adjustments for Features0-4,290-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,440$26,143$29,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,995

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220202020
ModelForteRAV4RAV4
TrimEXXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,725$6,015$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423-255

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122020
ModelForteRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.9 in
Length170.9 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in67.0 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested87592%
Total Not Requested758%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Roof rails250No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested97566%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

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