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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: $27,870

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,138

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $25,330
Base Invoice $19,811 $23,684
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115 199
Remote start 495 529
Cargo mat 95  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 93 126
Remote start 410 380
Cargo mat 78  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Options (change) 6,030 4,298
Options (change) 5,477 3,843
Destination 850 810
Total Price $27,870 $30,438
Total Invoice $26,138 $28,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,387
Model Year20162012
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$27,870$30,438
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,670$30,438
Total Invoice$26,138$28,337
Adjustments for Features-1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,950$28,337

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162012
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162012
ModelForteRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length171.3 in181.1 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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		23.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.237.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested375081%
Total Not Requested87519%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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