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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,663

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteSolara
TrimEXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $27,155
Base Invoice $20,410 $24,438
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125 184
Cargo mat 95  
Stability control   650
Satellite radio   449
Xenon HID headlights   515
Navigation system   1,300
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 244  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102 112
Cargo mat 78  
Stability control   559
Satellite radio   359
Xenon HID headlights   412
Navigation system   1,115
Options (change) 4,815 3,098
Options (change) 4,327 2,557
Destination 895 720
Total Price $27,310 $30,973
Total Invoice $25,632 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,946
Model Year20182008
ModelForteSolara
TrimEXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,310$30,973
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,260$30,973
Total Invoice$25,632$27,715
Adjustments for Features-2,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,769$27,715

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelForteSolara
TrimEXSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,650$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelForteSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in192.5 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested187542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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