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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: $27,710

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,020

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSXSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600          
Universal garage door opener 350 350   349      
Cargo net 50 50 49 49 49 49 49
Floor mats 125 125     224 224  
Remote start 495 495 499 499 499 499 499
Cargo mat 95 95          
Power Extra Value Package     1,010        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310 1,310      
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236          
Universal garage door opener 291 291   274      
Cargo net 42 42 35 35 35 35 35
Floor mats 102 102     139 139  
Remote start 410 410 310 310 310 310 310
Cargo mat 78 78          
Power Extra Value Package     959        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165 1,165      
Options (change) 4,715 4,715 2,868 2,207 772 772 548
Options (change) 4,159 4,159 2,469 1,784 484 484 345
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,710 $29,410 $32,653 $35,387 $32,672 $35,797 $36,293
Total Invoice $26,020 $27,476 $30,383 $33,034 $30,376 $33,467 $33,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSXSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT6S7T6CVTT6CVTT6
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)215/45-17225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$27,710$29,410$32,653$35,387$32,672$35,797$36,293
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,235-3,335-2,700-4,250-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,710$29,135$30,418$32,052$29,972$31,547$32,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$446$2,080$0$1,575$2,786
Total Invoice$26,020$27,476$30,383$33,034$30,376$33,467$33,831
Adjustments for Features0-257-2,080-3,113-2,510-3,973-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,020$27,219$28,303$29,921$27,866$29,494$30,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$437$2,055$0$1,628$2,670

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSXSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100
7-speed automated manual $1200     
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
Power liftgate  $350 $350$350$350
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
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
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 
Approach detection$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  $100
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$100    
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,640$6,600$7,700$7,065$8,615$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,235$3,335$2,700$4,250$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-2,080-3,113-2,510-3,973-3,295

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested370087%
Total Not Requested55013%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested360087%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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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