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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: $29,135

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,247

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,330
Base Invoice $22,422 $23,684
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125 199
Remote start 495 529
Cargo mat 95  
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102 126
Remote start 410 380
Cargo mat 78  
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Options (change) 4,440 4,298
Options (change) 3,930 3,843
Destination 895 810
Total Price $29,135 $30,438
Total Invoice $27,247 $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: $2,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,025
Model Year20172012
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionS7A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$29,135$30,438
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,135$30,438
Total Invoice$27,247$28,337
Adjustments for Features-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,312$28,337

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20172012
ModelForteRAV4
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested155037%

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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