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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: $26,750

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,018

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017201720172017
ModelForteForteRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSXSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Technology Package 2,100 1,900          
Premium Package 2,700 2,300          
UVO 600            
Cargo mat 95 95          
Remote start 495 495 499 499 499 499 499
Floor mats 115 115     225 225  
Cargo tray 80 80 100 100 100 100 100
Cargo net 50 50 49 49 49 49 49
Universal garage door opener     349 349      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310 1,310      
Technology Package 1,893 1,717          
Premium Package 2,441 2,079          
UVO 558            
Cargo mat 78 78          
Remote start 410 410 310 310 310 310 310
Floor mats 93 93     140 140  
Cargo tray 67 67 60 60 60 60 60
Cargo net 42 42 35 35 35 35 35
Universal garage door opener     274 274      
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165 1,165      
Options (change) 6,235 5,035 2,307 2,307 873 873 648
Options (change) 5,582 4,486 1,844 1,844 545 545 405
Destination 825 825 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $26,750 $26,750 $32,057 $35,452 $32,738 $35,863 $36,358
Total Invoice $25,158 $25,018 $29,723 $33,059 $30,402 $33,493 $33,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,515
Model Year2015201520172017201720172017
ModelForteForteRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSXSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$26,750$26,750$32,057$35,452$32,738$35,863$36,358
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,510-4,460-3,825-5,375-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,875$26,750$29,547$30,992$28,913$30,488$31,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$634$2,079$0$1,575$2,785
Total Invoice$25,158$25,018$29,723$33,059$30,402$33,493$33,856
Adjustments for Features-8230-2,327-4,159-3,552-5,020-4,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,335$25,018$27,396$28,900$26,850$28,473$29,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$546$2,050$0$1,623$2,667

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2015201520172017201720172017
ModelForteForteRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSXSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150     
CVT   $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0$0 $0 $0
AWD   $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    $100
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan      $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Cargo mat$40$40  $40$40 
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Spotter mirror(s)  $50    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150     
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200     
Leather seating surfaces$900$900     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$4,490$3,615$6,125$8,075$7,440$8,990$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,510$4,460$3,825$5,375$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-8230-2,327-4,159-3,552-5,020-4,339

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152017
ModelForteRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length171.3 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested235065%
Total Not Requested127535%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested210063%
Total Not Requested125037%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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